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Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie is the third instalment in the acclaimed Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James mystery series, delivering an atmospheric, character-driven crime novel set in England. When Connor Swann, the troubled son-in-law of the influential Sir Gerald and Dame Caroline Asherton, is discovered drowned in a Thames River lock, the incident stirs up unsettling echoes of a family tragedy two decades earlier. Back then, the Ashertons’ gifted young son, Matthew, also died by drowning while in the company of his sister Julia — now Connor’s estranged wife.
As Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James investigate, it becomes clear that Connor’s death was no accident, and the Ashertons’ genteel façade hides a web of old secrets, betrayals, and conflicting loyalties. While Duncan finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic Julia, Gemma grapples with her own complicated feelings toward her superior. Crombie masterfully intertwines personal tensions with a finely plotted mystery, offering sharp insights into family dynamics and the lingering effects of grief and guilt.
Leave the Grave Green is an ideal read for fans of British crime fiction who appreciate richly drawn characters, layered family mysteries, and a touch of emotional intrigue.
