Against the Grain

In this engaging final installment of the Peter Diamond series by Peter Lovesey, Detective Diamond takes a short holiday to the picturesque village of Baskerville, only to find himself embroiled in a potential miscarriage of justice surrounding a dairy farm owner convicted of manslaughter. Invited by his former colleague Julie Hargreaves, Diamond's curiosity piqued, he delves into a mystery that intertwines his holiday with the annual Harvest Festival. As he navigates village life and uncovers secrets, he must maintain his cover while facing challenges that push him out of his comfort zone, all while revealing deeper insights about himself.