The Crows Nest by Ann Cleeves
Vera Stanhope’s first appearance was in The Crow Trap, published in 1999 and now available in a new edition; it forms the third episode of the TV series Vera, adapted by Stephen Brady.
At the isolated Baikie’s Cottage on the North Pennines, three very different women come together to complete an environmental survey. Three women who, in some way or another, know the meaning of betrayal…
For team leader Rachael Lambert the project is the perfect opportunity to rebuild her confidence after a double-betrayal by her lover and boss, Peter Kemp. Botanist Anne Preece, on the other hand, sees it as a chance to indulge in a little deception of her own. And then there is Grace Fulwell, a strange, uncommunicative young woman with plenty of her own secrets to hide…
When Rachael arrives at the cottage, however, she is horrified to discover the body of her friend Bella Furness. Bella, it appears, has committed suicide – a verdict Rachael finds impossible to accept.
Only when the next death occurs does a fourth woman enter the picture – the unconventional Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope, who must piece together the truth from these women’s tangled lives…
Im still on chapter 66 and working towards the end; however, im really enjoying the story. Ive read a few of the other stories in the series, and ive watched all of the show episodes as of a few months ago. I wasn’t sure how I’d like it, but I was hooked after the first few minutes. I love the style and pace of the story; I have several more on my wishlist, so im adding them as I slowly get my credits, but I listen faster than I do that, so I may have to adjust my budget to get some more credits to listen to more books faster.
Ive added the book series to my recommended list, and im really enjoying the scenery being described; it makes me want to dive into the book and see it all. Especially when it’s rainy, and I can hear it in the background as im going about my day anywho, im rambling, so im going to end this here.
I hope your day is lovely, and I will see you soon with a new post!
Till Next Time,
Meg
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