Before the Poison

a totally gripping crime fiction novel from the master of the police procedural
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Before the Poison by Peter Robinson is a captivating crime thriller that revolves around a music composer, who, while seeking solace in a remote Yorkshire home, becomes intrigued by the tale of a mysterious nurse who was executed for murder decades earlier. As he delves deeper into the past, he uncovers secrets that blur the lines between innocence and guilt, weaving a haunting narrative of obsession and discovery.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by intricate mysteries and the psychological tension of crime and thriller narratives. Set against a richly atmospheric backdrop, it weaves a compelling tale of uncovering past secrets and exploring the impact of memory and guilt, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate both vivid storytelling and suspenseful plots.

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Before the Poison

An atmospheric and suspenseful standalone novel - a Number One bestseller in hardcover - by the author of the DCI Banks crime novels.

An atmospheric and suspenseful standalone novel - a Number One bestseller in hardcover - by the author of the DCI Banks crime novels.

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Through years of success in Hollywood composing music for Oscar-winning films, Chris Lowndes always imagined he would come full circle, home to Yorkshire with his beloved wife Laura.

Now he's back in the Yorkshire Dales, but Laura is dead, and Chris needs to make a new life for himself. The isolated house he buys sight unseen should give him the space to come to terms with his grief and the quiet to allow him to work.

Kilnsgate House turns out to be rather more than he expected, however. A man died there, sixty years ago. His wife was convicted of murder. And something is pulling Chris deeper and deeper into the story of Grace Elizabeth Fox, who was hanged by the neck until she was dead...

Before the Poison by Peter Robinson is a gripping exploration of grief, mystery, and the echoes of the past.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444704853

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: none

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 142.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire, and now divides his time between Richmond and Canada. There are nineteen books in the bestselling Inspector Banks series - the critically acclaimed crime novels have won numerous awards in Britain, the United States, Canada and Europe, and are published in translation all over the world.

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