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Dear Little Corpses

'Genius.' The Times
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In Dear Little Corpses by Nicola Upson, set against the backdrop of the Second World War's chaotic evacuation of children from London, a small village is thrown into turmoil when a young girl goes missing. As the community unravels under the mounting pressure, detective Josephine Tey must piece together the dark secrets and personal fears surrounding the mystery. Through richly drawn characters and suspenseful twists, this crime novel explores themes of trust, loyalty, and the haunting impact of war.
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You might enjoy this gripping mystery if you are drawn to historical crime novels set in the unsettling backdrop of wartime Britain. The intricate plot, filled with suspense and rich period detail, offers a compelling exploration of human emotions and the darker sides of society. Perfect if you appreciate well-crafted storytelling with a unique blend of history and thrilling intrigue.

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Dear Little Corpses

The superlative Golden Age detective returns in a haunting mystery set at the dawn of the Second World War

The superlative Golden Age detective returns in a haunting mystery set at the dawn of the Second World War

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It takes a village to bury a child . . .

'Genius . . . A standout series.' - The Times Crime Book of the Month

1 September 1939. As the mass evacuation takes place across Britain, thousands of children leave London for the safety of the countryside. But when a little girl vanishes, it's clear that danger can lurk in the quietest village.

In the chaos of war, crime novelist Josephine Tey arrives to help her friend DCI Penrose to investigate the girl's disappearance. When a cloud of mistrust falls across the small community she has come to love, events take a sinister turn.

Series: Josephine Tey Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571353293

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Nicola Upson's debut novel, An Expert in Murder, was the first in a series of crime novels whose main character is Josephine Tey, who - along with Agatha Christie - was one of the masters of Britain's Golden Age of crime writing. She was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger in 2018 for Nine Lessons and longlisted in 2021 for The Dead of Winter.

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