Cold Bones

Henry Johnstone has retired from his role as detective chief inspector, but is drawn back to an old case in Lincolnshire by an astonishing development in this page-turning mystery. 1931, Lincolnshire. Everyonethought that the young man who attacked Robert Hanson in a field three yearsago before fleeing the scene was responsible for his death, including DetectiveChief Inspector Henry Johnstone. Now retired from Scotland Yard and working asa private investigator, a shocking confession draws Henry back to the case. Butis it worth stirring up old passions and bitter rivalries to right past wrongs? Meanwhile, InspectorMickey Hitchens is investigating a chilling case of arson and murder - and hisold boss and mentor Henry's assistance could be the key to unlocking the case .. . Fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Jeanne M. Dams and Agatha Christie will love this absorbing historical mystery that explores social prejudice and rural traditions in 1930s England.