The Sting of Death

Written by Rebecca Tope

Narrated by Julia Franklin

It’s with mixed motives that Karen Slocombe’s cousin Penn pays her a visit. Not only does Penn want to renew contact with a relative, but she is also looking for help with the disappearance of Justine, another cousin. Drew Slocombe’s reputation for unravelling mysteries is widespread and Penn hopes he and Karen can be of assistance.

Justine’s mother, Roma Millan, claims to be unconcerned at her daughter’s disappearance. Roma’s husband, Laurie, however, believes otherwise, although he is not aware of the family secrets that led to a five-year estrangement between Roma and Justine. Drew and his business partner Maggs enter into the investigation with scant enthusiasm at first. However, when they encounter Detective Sergeant Den Cooper, feelings become considerably stronger.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Soundings
• Release date: Jun 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781407987477

Rebecca Tope

Rebecca Tope is the author of three bestselling crime series, set in the Cotswolds, Lake District and West Country. She lives on a smallholding in rural Herefordshire, where she enjoys the silence and plants a lot of trees.