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Violence
A lot
A murder investigation drives the plot, with content warnings noting physical abuse and violence throughout
Language
Some
Moderate cursing
Sexual Content
A lot
Content warnings include sexual assault and sexual violence, tied to a workplace harassment/abuse subplot
Substance Use
Some
Alcoholism and drug use appear among secondary characters
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Class tension between wealthy lake-house owners and local Welsh residents, plus toxic relationships, gaslighting, and grief, run throughout
What this book is about
In a lake village on the England-Wales border, a New Year's Eve party ends in a body found in the water, and it's unclear which country's police force has jurisdiction. DC Ffion Morgan and DC Leo Brady must investigate together in this series-opening thriller shot through with class tension and small-community secrets.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual assault/workplace harassment subplot
Class and ethnic tension (England/Wales) as recurring theme
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