Telling Tales
About this ebook
Telling Tales is the second book in Ann Cleeves's Vera Stanhope series – now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.
Ten years ago, fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel was murdered, her body found in a ditch. Her father's girlfriend was convicted of the crime. Now, new evidence has emerged that proves her innocence, meaning Abigail's killer is still at large.
Abigail's childhood best friend has returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. Shocked by the revelations, she realises she didn't know her friend as well as she thought. . .
Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope must uncover the truth. As her inquiries stir up past secrets the villagers will lie to protect, she must sift through the lies to catch the killer.
Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths and Silent Voices.
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About the author
Ann Cleeves is the author of over thirty critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope and Jimmy Perez who can now be found on television in ITV’s Vera and BBC One’s Shetland. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide.
Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook, and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of ‘Murder Squad’, working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann is also a passionate champion for libraries and was a National Libraries Day Ambassador in 2016. Ann lives in North Tyneside near where the Vera books are set.
