Strangers at the Gate
Strangers at the Gate by Catriona McPherson, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on March 5, 2020, is a compelling narrative that follows Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb as they leave their city life in Edinburgh for a fresh start in the small town of Simmerton. With Paddy securing a partnership at a local solicitors and Finnie taking on the role of a church deacon, their new life seems idyllic until they witness the aftermath of a brutal murder, which threatens to unravel their carefully constructed facade.
In this edition, readers will delve into a story filled with mystery and suspense as Finn and Paddy confront the secrets of their pasts. The quaint charm of Simmerton quickly turns into a backdrop for tension and intrigue, as the couple grapples with the consequences of their decisions. The narrative explores themes of crime and domestic life, revealing that their new beginning may not be as secure as they hoped. With 368 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to navigate the complexities of trust and deception in a community where everyone has something to hide.
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Finnie Doyle and Paddy Lamb are leaving city life in Edinburgh behind them and moving to the little town of Simmerton. Paddy has landed a partnership in a local solicitors and Finnie’s snagged a job as a church deacon. Their rented cottage is quaint; their new colleagues are charming, and they can’t believe their luck. But witnessing the bloody aftermath of a brutal murder changes everything. They’ve each been keeping secrets about their pasts. And they both know their precious new start won’t survive a scandal. Together, for the best of reasons, they make the worst decision of their lives. And that’s only the beginning. The deep, deep valley where Simmerton sits is unlike anywhere Finn and Paddy have been before. They are not the only ones hiding in its shadow and very soon they’ve lost control of the game they decided to play.
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