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Violence
Barely any
A murder in a village setting; classic, non-graphic treatment
Language
Barely any
Polished mid-century English prose
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic subplot
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Village social dynamics and the weight of old secrets create gentle psychological tension
What this book is about
In the English village of Swevenings, the competition to catch a record-breaking trout has set neighbour against neighbour. When a body is found near the stream, Alleyn investigates a small world of social snobbery, old resentments, and a family secret that has been kept for decades. One of Marsh's finest village mysteries, Scales of Justice rewards the careful reader with a beautifully constructed solution.
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