Disappearance at Oare
Disappearance at Oare by Julie Wassmer, published by Little, Brown on June 25, 2019, is a captivating mystery that unfolds in the coastal town of Whitstable. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story centers around Pearl, who runs a restaurant and a detective agency. When Christina Scott seeks Pearl’s help regarding the mysterious disappearance of her husband, Steven, seven years prior, the case takes a turn that intertwines their lives and reveals hidden truths.
As Pearl delves into the investigation, she faces warnings from DCI Mike McGuire about the potential dangers ahead. The narrative explores themes of loss and the quest for truth, as Christina’s son, Martin, yearns to understand the circumstances surrounding his father’s vanishing. Readers will find a blend of crime and mystery, enriched by the evocative setting of Whitstable and the complexities of the characters’ relationships. This book offers an engaging experience for those interested in crime fiction and detective stories.
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‘The perfect deckchair companion’ Daily Mail
The Whitstable Pearl restaurant has been busy all summer while Pearl’s detective agency has brought few interesting cases – until a prospective client calls…
Christina Scott confides that seven years ago she had the perfect life with a seaside home, a confirmed pregnancy and Steven, a loving husband – until one morning she woke to find herself alone. Christina’s husband had vanished, taking nothing with him but his car – which was later found abandoned at the beautifully mysterious Oare Marshes.
Now, with the legal presumption of Steven’s death about to be made, Christina shows a photograph to Pearl. It’s not of him, but of her young son, Martin, who has grown up without his father but Christina is adamant he now deserves to know the truth. And will Pearl help her solve the riddle of Steven’s disappearance?
DCI Mike McGuire warns Pearl she’s on a fool’s errand but the case resonates with Pearl as she begins to uncover secrets and lies that take her on a dangerous journey back into her own past, as well as Christina’s…
‘A tried-and-tested crime recipe with Whitstable flavours that makes for a Michelin-starred read’ Daily Mail
‘Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters – I adore Dolly! – and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they/won’t they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!’ Jane Wenham-Jones, author of Mum in the Middle
‘Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!’ Anthony Jemmett
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