
A Lesson in Dying by Ann Cleeves
In Heppleburn village primary school the malevolent headmaster Harold Medburn humiliates his staff, despises the parents and runs a profitable line in blackmail - until he's murdered. Inspector Ramsay's investigation uncovers the peculiarities of village life and its past scandals.Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez who can now be found on television in ITV's Vera and BBC One's Shetland. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide.
Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook, and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann is also a passionate champion for libraries and was a National Libraries Day Ambassador in 2016. Ann lives in North Tyneside near where the Vera books are set.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099690207 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099690209 |
| Title | A Lesson in Dying |
| Author | Ann Cleeves |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 1991-05-02 |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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