A by-pass is planned in Kingsmarkham, that will destroy its peace and the natural habitat forever. Dora Wexford joins the protest movement, but Wexford must be more circumspect. Trouble is expected. However, before the protestors make their presence felt, the badly decomposed body of a young woman is discovered. Burden believes he knows the identity of the murderer, but Wexford is not convinced. Before the murder inquiry can proceed much further a number of people disappear - including Dora Wexford - leaving the Chief Inspector is both puzzled and bereft. Having also just become a grandfather, he cannot come to terms with the most powerful, familiar passions until the case is resolved.
- ISBN10 0609600567
- ISBN13 9780609600566
- Publish Date 19 August 1997 (first published 12 December 1991)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Crown Publishing Group (NY)
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 344
- Language English