In a Dark House
In a Dark House by Deborah Crombie, published by HarperCollins on December 27, 2005, is a compelling entry in the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels series. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds around a tragic incident involving an abandoned warehouse that burns next to a women’s shelter, revealing a charred corpse. Concurrently, the story explores the mysterious disappearance of a hospital administrator, intertwining the lives of several characters as they navigate their own challenges.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and emotional depth as Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid confront their personal issues while investigating these unsettling cases. The plot delves into themes of fear and vulnerability, particularly through the eyes of nine-year-old Harriet, who grapples with her own anxieties in a dark, unfamiliar environment. As the investigation progresses, the connection between the cases becomes apparent, highlighting the urgency of resolving them for the sake of a frightened child in peril.
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An abandoned Southwark warehouse burns next door to a women’s shelter for victims of spousal abuse. Within it lies the charred corpse of a female body burned beyond all recognition. At the same time, workers at Guy’s Hospital anxiously discuss the disappearance of a hospital administrator — a beautiful, emotionally fragile young woman who’s vanished without a trace.
And in an old, dark, rambling London house, nine-year-old
Harriet’s awful fears won’t be silenced — as she worries about her
feuding parents, her schoolwork . . . and the strange woman who
is her only companion in this scary, unfamiliar place.
Gemma James and Duncan Kincaid — lovers and former partners — have their own pressing concerns. But they must put aside private matters to investigate these disturbing cases. Yet neither Gemma nor Duncan realize how closely the cases are connected — or how important their resolutions will be for an abducted young child who is frightened, alone . . . and in serious peril.
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