Duneen is a quiet
village, but beneath the surface resentment, fear, and sorrow
flourish. Sergeant PJ Collins is the guard in the village. He’s
overweight, clumsy, and afraid that he will never be a real policeman
capable of solving big crimes. His chance comes with old bones are
discovered in the field of one of the farms.
The villagers are
sure the bones belong to Tommy Burke. He owned the farm and was
engaged to be married to Brid. However, another women, Evelyn Ross,
one of the tragic Ross sisters, was in love with him. Neither of the
women have gotten over the fact that he just disappeared.
Detective
Superintendent Linus Dunne from Cork is assigned to the case. PJ
resents being given the lesser role. This is his community. He
continues the investigation even though Dunne doesn’t think much
will come of it. However, it’s PJ investigation that brings the
case to a head exposing resentments and secrets going back
twenty-five years.
The is not a fast
paced thriller. The book starts slowly with history of the
village and the families living there who will play a role in the
drama. I found it interesting at first, but I thought it went on too
long.
The mystery is not
hard to unravel. However, the main point of the book is the
development of the characters. PJ, Evelyn, and Brid all have to face
their demons as the events from the past are revealed.
The description of
the village draws you into the world of secrets and regrets. The
close-minded, judgmental villagers are well portrayed. It’s the way
the scene is woven into the action that makes this novel interesting.
If you enjoy a
mystery with historical background and good character development,
you may enjoy this book.
I received this book
from Net Galley for this review.
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