The Betrayal of Trust

In this gripping installment of Susan Hill's acclaimed series, Detective Simon Serrailler grapples with the complexities of a cold case that resurfaces after two decades. As southern England faces severe weather, the small town of Lafferton is flooded, revealing a shallow grave and the skeletal remains of missing teenager Joanne Lowther. The investigation delves deep into the tragic circumstances surrounding Joanne's disappearance and her family's anguish, challenging Serrailler with one of his most harrowing cases yet.