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Telling Tales

A Vera Stanhope Novel, Book 2

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Telling Tales

By: Ann Cleeves
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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Telling Tales is the second audiobook in Ann Cleeves’ Vera Stanhope series – now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.

They thought she was a murderer. But now she’s a victim . . .

Ten years ago fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel was murdered, her cold body discovered lying in a ditch. Her father’s girlfriend was found guilty of the crime. Now, evidence has emerged that proves her innocence and means that Abigail’s killer still roams free.

Abigail’s best friend at the time of the murder has now returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. Shocked by the new revelations, she begins to realize that she didn’t know her friend as well as she thought . . .

Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope is tasked with uncovering the truth and, as her new inquiries stoke up past secrets the villagers will lie to protect, she must find out which lies will bring her to the killer.

Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths and Silent Voices.

©2011 Ann Cleeves (P)2019 Isis Publishing Limited
Crime Crime Fiction Murder Mystery Police Procedurals Women Sleuths Village
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Great storytelling! Very well read. Really enjoyed it. Didn’t guess plot, but lots of possibilities.

Great storytelling

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Ann Cleeves is, as always top of her game! A great story that you think of long after you’ve finished.

The characters are so well rounded out.

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