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Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into separate investigations that hold disturbingand deadlycomplications for their own lives in this powerful mystery in the bestselling series.
On a beautiful morning in mid-May, the body of a young woman is found in one of Notting Hills private gardens. To passersby, the pretty girl in the white dress looks as if shes sleeping. But Reagan Keating has been murdered, and the lead detective, DI Kerry Boatman, turns to Gemma James for help. She and Gemma worked together on a previous investigation, and Gemma has a personal connection to the case: Reagan was the nanny of a child who attends the same dance studio as Toby, Gemma and Kincaids son.
Gemma soon discovers that Reagans death is the second tragedy in this exclusive London park; a few months before, a young boy died in a tragic accident. But when still another of the garden residents meets a violent end, it becomes clear that there are more sinister forces at play. Boatman and Gemma must stop the killer before another innocent life is taken.
While his wife is consumed with her new case, Kincaid finds himself plagued by disturbing questions about several previousand seemingly unrelatedcases involving members of the force. If his suspicions are correct and the crimes are linked, are his family and friends in mortal danger as well? Kincaids hunch turns to certainty when a Metropolitan Police officer close to him is brutally attacked. Theres a traitor in the ranks, and now Kincaid wonders if he can trust anyone.
As Gemma begins to see a solution to her case, she realizes she holds a childs fate in her hands. Can she do the right thing? And can Kincaid rely on his friends, both inside and outside the Scotland Yard force, to stand beside him as he faces the deadliest challenge of his career?
Editions of Garden of Lamentations
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062271648
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062271655
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Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into separate investigations that hold disturbingand deadlycomplications for their own lives in this powerful mystery in the bestselling series.
On a beautiful morning in mid-May, the body of a young woman is found in one of Notting Hills private gardens. To passersby, the pretty girl in the white dress looks as if shes sleeping. But Reagan Keating has been murdered, and the lead detective, DI Kerry Boatman, turns to Gemma James for help. She and Gemma worked together on a previous investigation, and Gemma has a personal connection to the case: Reagan was the nanny of a child who attends the same dance studio as Toby, Gemma and Kincaids son.
Gemma soon discovers that Reagans death is the second tragedy in this exclusive London park; a few months before, a young boy died in a tragic accident. But when still another of the garden residents meets a violent end, it becomes clear that there are more sinister forces at play. Boatman and Gemma must stop the killer before another innocent life is taken.
While his wife is consumed with her new case, Kincaid finds himself plagued by disturbing questions about several previousand seemingly unrelatedcases involving members of the force. If his suspicions are correct and the crimes are linked, are his family and friends in mortal danger as well? Kincaids hunch turns to certainty when a Metropolitan Police officer close to him is brutally attacked. Theres a traitor in the ranks, and now Kincaid wonders if he can trust anyone.
As Gemma begins to see a solution to her case, she realizes she holds a childs fate in her hands. Can she do the right thing? And can Kincaid rely on his friends, both inside and outside the Scotland Yard force, to stand beside him as he faces the deadliest challenge of his career?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garden of Lamentations about?
Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James are drawn into separate investigations that hold disturbingand deadlycomplications for their own lives in this powerful mystery in the bestselling series.
On a beautiful morning in mid-May, the body of a young woman is found in one of Notting Hills private gardens. To passersby, the pretty girl in the white dress looks as if shes sleeping. But Reagan Keating has been murdered, and the lead detective, DI Kerry Boatman, turns to Gemma James for help. She and Gemma worked together on a previous investigation, and Gemma has a personal connection to the case: Reagan was the nanny of a child who attends the same dance studio as Toby, Gemma and Kincaids son.
Gemma soon discovers that Reagans death is the second tragedy in this exclusive London park; a few months before, a young boy died in a tragic accident. But when still another of the garden residents meets a violent end, it becomes clear that there are more sinister forces at play. Boatman and Gemma must stop the killer before another innocent life is taken.
While his wife is consumed with her new case, Kincaid finds himself plagued by disturbing questions about several previousand seemingly unrelatedcases involving members of the force. If his suspicions are correct and the crimes are linked, are his family and friends in mortal danger as well? Kincaids hunch turns to certainty when a Metropolitan Police officer close to him is brutally attacked. Theres a traitor in the ranks, and now Kincaid wonders if he can trust anyone.
As Gemma begins to see a solution to her case, she realizes she holds a childs fate in her hands. Can she do the right thing? And can Kincaid rely on his friends, both inside and outside the Scotland Yard force, to stand beside him as he faces the deadliest challenge of his career?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Garden of Lamentations?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of Garden of Lamentations?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062271648
Is Garden of Lamentations part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Garden of Lamentations?
Deborah Crombie
Who is the Publisher of the book Garden of Lamentations?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Garden of Lamentations is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062271648) and ebook(ISBN 9780062271655)
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