The Darkest Evening by Ann Cleeves

Set against the backdrop of a snow-covered Northumberland, this gripping mystery follows Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope as she stumbles upon an abandoned car during a blizzard, with a toddler left inside. Her investigation leads her to a nearby stately home, where a lavish party is underway, and soon uncovers a murder that intertwines with her own family's past. As Vera delves deeper, she must navigate a web of secrets and lies, confronting both the chilling present and the shadows of her own history to uncover the truth.

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