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Death at the White Hart
Death at the White Hart: A Novel | Chris Chibnall
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From the internationally award-winning creator of Broadchurch comes a brilliant new detective story following one man’s death and the secrets that unravel in a coastal English village Nothing keeps a village together like secrets. The villagers of Fleetcombe like to think of it as one of the most picturesque spots on England’s coast. But now, it’s a disturbingly macabre crime scene. A man is found dead, tied to a chair in the middle of the road, a stag’s antlers on his head. The gruesome scene stuns the town, especially when the victim is identified: Jim Tiernan, who ran the White Hart pub. Tierney’s pub is at the center of village life and he knew everyone’s secrets. Detective Nicola Bridge grew up in Fleetcombe and has now returned, for the good of her family, from a life away in Liverpool. DC Harry Ward is ten years younger and, despite his newcomer status, determined to earn Nicola’s trust. Because they don’t have long to crack the storybook façade and find out just what the people of Fleetcombe have to hide. And now, in the place she thought she knew so well, Detective Nicola Bridge is asking questions. Is she ready for what she’s about to find?
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TorieStorieS
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Opening with a grisly murder scene, this whodunnit captures the entire small town of Fleetcombe, bringing a variety of characters to life as secrets come to life in the wake of the death. I appreciated the historic ties & the way the plot keeps you guessing, but the ultimate revelations relied more on telling than showing & the motive felt rather thin. Steadily paced — if a bit on the slower side— I just didn‘t love this one as much as I expected!

kspenmoll I am listening to to this right now- not too far in so your review is disappointing. 7d
TorieStorieS @kspenmoll Sometimes a great audio performance can really improve a book, so hopefully that happens for you with this one! I didn‘t hate it, but I just didn‘t love it as much as I expected I would! But I am interested to hear what you think of it! 7d
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TrishB
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#quicklunchtimeread the only blessing of the day so far!

julesG Enjoy!!! 2mo
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PatriciaU
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Fans of Anne Cleeves and Val McDermid will enjoy this new one from the creator of Broadchurch. Begins with a gruesome & weird death.

kspenmoll Thx!!! 3mo
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