Murder in the Heart
Murder in the Heart by Alexandra Artley, published by Penguin in 1994, is a mystery novel that delves into a perplexing crime. Set against the backdrop of a spring night in 1988, the narrative begins with a woman contacting a Lancashire police station to report her husband’s murder. Upon arrival, the police discover three women at the scene, each claiming a connection to the deceased, leading to a complex exploration of identity and relationships.
Readers will find a compelling examination of the family’s dynamics as the story unfolds, revealing the intertwined lives of an elderly woman and her two middle-aged daughters, all of whom have worn the same wedding ring for 15 years. This edition, comprising 268 pages, invites readers to unravel the mystery surrounding the dead man and the women who shared his life. With themes of mystery and detective work, this book offers a thoughtful look at the nature of love and loyalty amidst tragedy.
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On a spring night in 1988, a woman rang a Lancashire police station saying someone had killed her husband. On arrival the police found three women beside the body of a murdered man. The women seemed confused as to who the dead man’s “wife” actually was. For the previous 15 years, all three of them in the house – an elderly woman and her two middle-aged daughters – had worn Tommy Thompson’s wedding ring. This book tells the family’s story.
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