A Bitter Feast (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels, 18)

A Bitter Feast Wydawca: William Morrow & Company Opis produktu A Bitter Feast by Deborah Crombie hooks you from the first scene: a glamorous charity luncheon in the Cotswolds becomes the center of a deadly mystery. This English book blends classic mystery craft with modern police procedural tension as Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into a web of secrets beneath an idyllic village surface. Set at Beck House and centered on chef Viv Holland's return to village life, the plot turns on social ambition, buried resentments, and the influential Talbot family. Crombie's novel balances a tightly plotted detective story with emotionally textured characters—perfect for readers who love women sleuths, traditional mystery novels, and layered crime fiction. Fans of police procedural novels and mysteries set in England will appreciate the vivid Cotswolds setting, the procedural detail of Scotland Yard investigations, and the slow-burn unraveling of motives. The book asks whether the killer’s ties reach back into the past or lie close to home among staff, family, and the pressures of publicity. Why read it? If you enjoy atmospheric England-set mysteries, well-developed detective duos, and a puzzle that keeps you guessing without cheap twists, A Bitter Feast delivers. It’s an ideal pick for book clubs, fans of detective stories by British authors, and anyone searching for a compelling, character-driven crime novel. Add Deborah Crombie’s acclaimed police procedural to your shelf for a satisfying, suspenseful read. Specyfikacja SKU: MORW055417736 EAN: 9780062271679 Waga: 299 g Author: Crombie, Deborah Binding: Paperback Pages: 400 Publication Year: 2020 BISAC Category 1: FIC022020 BISAC Category 2: FIC022030 BISAC Category 3: FIC022040