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The Seagull by Ann Cleeves
Vera Stanhope series Book #8
5★
A visit to her local prison brings DI Vera Stanhope face to face with an old enemy: former detective superintendent, and now inmate, John Brace. Brace was convicted of corruption and involvement in the death of a gamekeeper – and Vera played a key part in his downfall. Now, Brace promises Vera information about the disappearance of Robbie Marshall, a notorious wheeler-dealer who disappeared in the mid-nineties, if she will look out for his daughter and grandchildren. He tells her that Marshall is dead, and that his body is buried close to St Mary’s Island in Whitley Bay. However, when a search team investigates, officers find not one skeleton, but two.I love the TV series. If you have started the Vera Stanhope journey with Vera portrayed by Brenda Blethyn it may take you a few books to come to terms with the way Vera is portrayed in this venue...but don't give up...she will grow on you. [The Seagull] is, in my opinion the best of all of the books. If you really want to enter Vera's world and find out what makes her so unique then read this book.
