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The Darkest Evening* by Ann Cleeves is the ninth novel in the DCI Vera Stanhope series, a character-driven police procedural set in the snowy wilds of Northumberland. The story intertwines a murder investigation wit ...

The Darkest Evening* by Ann Cleeves is the ninth novel in the DCI Vera Stanhope series, a character-driven police procedural set in the snowy wilds of Northumberland. The story intertwines a murder investigation with Vera's personal past when the crime scene turns out to be her father's ancestral home.

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Driving home during a heavy blizzard, Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope becomes disoriented and discovers an abandoned car with a young toddler strapped in the back seat. Fearing the child will freeze, she takes him to the nearest house, Brockburn, a run-down stately home where a Christmas party is in full swing. Vera is familiar with the house, as it is where her estranged father, Hector, grew up. Outside the house, the body of a young woman, later identified as Lorna Falstone, the child's mother, is found dead in the snow.

Trapped by the blizzard, Vera and her team must investigate the murder with a limited pool of suspects from the party and surrounding estate tenants. The investigation uncovers a web of dark family secrets, class tensions, and personal entanglements, forcing Vera to confront her own complicated family history and her relationship with her father's wealthy relatives.

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Customers and critics highly praise The Darkest Evening for its well-crafted plot and engaging characters.

Plotting: Reviewers on Amazon UK and other sites describe the mystery as a "classic country house mystery" with a contemporary twist, filled with twists and turns that keep them guessing until the end. The plot is well-developed, with reviewers noting that the author successfully leads the reader down plausible, but ultimately incorrect, paths.
Characterization: Readers appreciate the strong, life-like characters and the development of Vera Stanhope's character, noting a more vulnerable side is revealed as she deals with her family's past. The interactions between Vera and her team members, DS Joe Ashworth and DC Holly Jackman, are also highlighted as a strong point, offering insight into their working relationships.
Atmosphere: The snowy, isolated Northumberland setting is lauded for creating an evocative and atmospheric backdrop to the story, perfect for a winter read.

Publication Information

Series: Ninth novel in the DCI Vera Stanhope series.
Genre: Crime fiction, mystery, and police procedural.
Publication Dates:

UK Hardback Edition: September 3, 2020.
US Hardback Edition: September 8, 2020.

The Darkest Evening has also been adapted into an episode for the popular ITV television series Vera, starring Brenda Blethyn.

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