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Violence
Some
Murder investigation without a body; moderate thriller tension
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Hidden romantic entanglements as plot element; no explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological complexity; small-town secrets; methodical detective work
What this book is about
Inspector Wexford is called in when a young man reports that his sister has been killed — but there is no body and the sister cannot be found. Wexford's methodical investigation in the quiet English town of Kingsmarkham uncovers a tangle of lies, hidden relationships, and passion that led to violence. An early classic of Ruth Rendell's beloved Wexford series.
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Murder investigation
Hidden relationships
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