The Cipher Garden by Martin Edwards

The Cipher Garden by Martin Edwards

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Summary

In the peaceful village of Old Sawrey, Warren Howe is brutally slaughtered with his own scythe by a mysterious hooded figure. Years later a tip-off sparks the interest of DCI Hannah Scarlett, head of the local Cold Case Review Team. With the help of historian Daniel Kind, Hannah digs and discovers that, in Old Sawrey, old sins cast long shadows.

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The Cipher Garden by Martin Edwards

In the peaceful village of Old Sawrey, set in the idyllic Lake District, a murderer strikes. Warren Howe, a husband and father of two, is brutally slaughtered with his own scythe by a mysterious hooded figure. The police manage to identify several suspects, but due to the lack of evidence they fail to make an arrest. Years later an anonymous tip-off sparks the interest of DCI Hannah Scarlett, who heads the local Cold Case Review Team. Scarlett's investigations lead her to suspect Howe's widow, Tina. Meanwhile, someone is sending vicious poison pen letters to Tina and her two children. With the help of a historian, and his information on the goings on in his unusual garden, Inspector Scarlett delves deeper and deeper in her quest for the truth, discovering old sins that are casting long shadows. The clues are eventually pieced together, leading to a shocking revelation that will change Hannah's life forever.
'A beautifully crafted bookAnd for lovers of the classic whodunit, there's a delicious twist in the tail' Ann Cleeves
Martin Edwards has published 23 novels and has won the CWA Diamond Dagger, the highest honour in British crime writing. His other awards include the CWA Dagger in the Library, voted by UK librarians, and two Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America. His lifetime achievement awards include the Golden Derringer for his short mystery fiction and he has been President of the Detection Club since 2015.
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ISBN 13 9780749081355
ISBN 10 074908135X
Title The Cipher Garden
Author Martin Edwards
Series Lake District Cold-Case Mysteries
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allison & Busby
Year published 2006-08-21
Number of pages 352
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.