Past Reason Hated
Past Reason Hated by Peter Robinson is a New Ed edition published by Penguin in 1991, comprising 338 pages in English. This mystery novel introduces Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks as he investigates the brutal murder of Caroline Hartley, whose seemingly peaceful Christmas setting hides a web of secrets and intrigue. As Banks delves into the victim’s life, he encounters a range of suspects, each with their own motives and connections to the victim.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family secrets and hidden passions, set against the backdrop of a police procedural investigation. The story unfolds as Banks navigates the complexities of Caroline’s relationships, including her lover, her ex-husband, and a cast of characters linked to her life and death. This edition invites readers into a suspenseful tale that reveals the darker sides of human nature and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their secrets.
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It looks like a tranquil Christmas scene in a cozy living room–log fire, brightly lit tree, sheepskin rug, Vivaldi on the record player–but the appearance is deceptive. Caroline Hartley, the woman lying on the couch, has been brutally murdered.
In Past Reason Hated, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks uncovers the unusual and disturbing past of a victim for whom secrecy was a way of life. He finds a multitude of suspects: Caroline’s lover, Veronica Shildon; Veronica’s ex-husband, a famous composer; a feminist poet; the cast of a play Caroline was rehearsing for; and her reclusive, haunted brother, Gary.
Chief Inspector Banks’s fifth case is a suspenseful, shocking and ultimately satisfying tale of family secrets, hidden passions and desperate violence.
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