A Bitter Feast

In this captivating installment of Deborah Crombie's series, Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into a complex murder investigation during a weekend getaway in the beautiful Cotswolds. As they stay at the estate of Gemma's colleague, the tranquil retreat quickly spirals into chaos following a tragic car accident and a string of mysterious deaths. Tensions rise as hidden secrets within the Talbot family and connections to local businesses emerge, making the search for the truth personal and urgent. With lives hanging in the balance, Duncan and Gemma must navigate a web of deceit to uncover the killer and protect those they hold dear.