Saffron Cutler and her partner Tom move into a family cottage in the Cotswolds, gifted by her grandmother, Enid. During renovations, builders uncover the skeletal remains of two bodies buried beneath the kitchen floor. Forensic analysis dates the deaths to thirty years ago, when Enid lived in the house. As police launch a murder investigation, Saffron confronts Enid’s declining memory and early-onset dementia to uncover the truth. The narrative shifts between the current police inquiry and the 1970s social scene that led to the secret burial.
Fans of psychological mysteries read this for the intricate puzzle of historical crimes intersecting with modern family life. It appeals to readers who enjoy stories centered on buried secrets and the reliability of memory in trauma survivors. The audience walks away with an understanding of how hidden pasts can jeopardize current safety and the legal complexities of cold cases. It provides a detailed look at how domestic settings can camouflage long-term criminal deception across generations.
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
