“A knockout conclusion that showcases Nickson’s unique blend of intricate plotting and well-rounded character development. Series devotees will be thrilled”

“An excellent procedural . . . [that] ties up all the loose ends and breaks your heart”

“Magnificent . . . A riveting, very human, very heartbreaking story”

“One of the monuments of historical crime fiction . . . the last book is among the best of the lot”

“Superb . . . A thought-provoking, powerful page-turner”

“Nickson does his usual superb job of evoking the period and . . . reinforces his place in the front rank of historical mystery authors”

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Highlighting the terrible effects of war and featuring a good balance of
historical ambience . . . this one is a sure bet for the PBS crowd, who love their British historical mysteries

“A gritty police procedural with well-drawn characters”

“A fast-paced, thrilling read”

“An engaging central character and an author who uses a light touch to convincingly recreate a place and period”