🔍 Master of Psychological Crime from Britain's Queen of Mystery
A decades-old secret buried in a suburban garden unleashes a chain of events that will destroy lives and reveal the darkness lurking beneath ordinary facades.
When human remains are discovered in the garden of a respectable suburban home, the discovery awakens memories of a long-ago tragedy. As Detective Chief Inspector Wexford investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and obsessions that have festered for decades. The truth about what happened to the girl next door will shock everyone who thought they knew their neighbors.
Why Ruth Rendell is a crime fiction legend:
Masterful psychological insight into criminal minds
Complex plots that explore the dark side of human nature
Authentic British police procedural elements
Characters so real they feel like people you know
Critical acclaim:
"Ruth Rendell is the finest crime writer of her generation" - Literary critic
"Nobody writes psychological suspense like Rendell" - Mystery reviewer
"A master class in building tension and revealing character" - 5-star review
"British crime fiction at its absolute best" - Crime fiction enthusiast
Perfect for fans of: Agatha Christie, P.D. James, and readers who love British crime fiction with psychological depth and complex characters.
