Description
Telling Tales by Ann Cleeves is a crime fiction novel and part of the Vera Stanhope series, combining classic detective investigation with psychological suspense. Set in a rural East Yorkshire village, the story revisits a decade-old murder case when new evidence suggests that an innocent woman was wrongly convicted, forcing the cold case back into the spotlight.
As Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope reopens the investigation into the death of fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel, she uncovers a community still shaped by fear, secrecy and long-held grudges. The return of Abigail’s former best friend adds further complexity, as buried memories and conflicting accounts begin to reshape the understanding of what truly happened on the night of the murder.
The novel weaves together a tightly plotted investigation with strong character focus and atmospheric rural settings, gradually revealing how past events continue to shape present lives. It is best suited to readers who enjoy traditional British detective fiction with psychological depth and layered village mysteries.
