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The House at Sea's End

The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 3
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The House at Sea's End by Elly Griffiths is a gripping crime thriller that follows forensic archaeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway as she investigates six skeletons found on a remote Norfolk beach. Set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and the encroaching sea, the discovery unravels a mysterious World War II-era story, leading Ruth into a world where past secrets and present dangers collide.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by atmospheric mysteries set against hauntingly beautiful coastal backdrops. This crime and thriller story will captivate you with its mix of archaeological discovery, suspense, and well-drawn characters. If you appreciate a plot that blends history with contemporary crime-solving, this novel could be a perfect choice for you.

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The House at Sea's End

WNNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY. The shadow of the Second World War looms dark over the third chilling mystery for Dr Ruth Galloway. Some buried secrets shouldn't be uncovered.

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WINNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY. The shadow of the Second World War looms dark over the third chilling mystery for Dr Ruth Galloway. Some buried secrets shouldn't be uncovered.

'A melancholy setting, an eerie discovery, a lone investigator... perfect for the long winter evening' Financial Times

Dr Ruth Galloway is called in by a team of archaeologists investigating coastal erosion on the north Norfolk coast when they unearth six bodies buried at the foot of a cliff. They seem to have been there a very long time. Ruth must help discover how long, and how on earth they got there.

Ruth and DCI Nelson are drawn together once more to unravel the past. Tests reveal that the bodies have lain, preserved in the sand, for sixty years. The mystery of their deaths stretches back to the Second World War, a time when Great Britain was threatened by invasion.

Ruth thought she knew the history of Norfolkβ€”she's about to find out just how wrong she was, and how far someone will go to keep their secrets buried.

Series: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries

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Elly Griffiths vividly captures the desolate beauty of the Norfolk coast, with its coastal erosion serving as a metaphor for human emotion's decay. The book's atmospheric setting and eerie discoveries make it an ideal read for long winter nights. Ruth Galloway continues to be a compelling character in this gripping instalment.

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ISBN: 9781786482136

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 283g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Elly Griffiths is the bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries and the Brighton Mysteries. She has won the CWA Dagger in the Library, has been shortlisted five times for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger for The Lantern Men. Her new series featuring Detective Harbinder Kaur began with The Stranger Diaries, which was a Richard and Judy book club pick and won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in the USA. It was followed by The Postscript Murders, shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and Bleeding Heart Yard. Elly has two grown-up children and lives near Brighton with her archaeologist husband.

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