The Trumpet Shall Sound
By Aline Templeton
A gripping British crime thriller full of twists!
‘Templeton’s a considerable writer, both intelligent and intuitive.’ Literary Review
‘Well-constructed, sound and erudite.’ Margaret Yorke
‘Well written and utterly compulsive. A writer to look out for.’ Northern Echo
A grand estate. A murder echoing through the years. One killer has returned to finish what they started . . .
Anna Hartington, the formidable director of the Ramillies Music Festival, is found dead in her study. She’s been shot cleanly, with no sign of struggle. The genteel world of English classical music is shaken to its core, and the echoes of a past crime are impossible to ignore.
Years ago, charismatic trumpeter Dominic Leigh was murdered on the same grand estate. His killer was never caught . . .
Now, Detective Sergeant Diane Braithwaite must unpick the lies and loyalties that run deep within this privileged circle. Was Anna killed to silence a secret? Or was this the long-delayed second act in a deadly performance?
Braithwaite must work fast to catch the killer before the final curtain falls.
Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and Val McDermid.
Meet Detective Sergeant Diane Braithwaite: Methodical, sharp-eyed, and quietly determined, Diane Braithwaite is used to walking into rooms where she’s underestimated — and walking out with the truth. With no patience for showmanship or privilege, she brings a dry wit and firm sense of justice to every case. She listens more than she speaks, but misses nothing. Beneath her calm exterior lies a mind trained to find the cracks in every performance.
PRAISE FOR THE TRUMPET SHALL SOUND:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Both a mystery and a police procedural, the book succeeds on all levels and I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ Jill B.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Her characters are all very real and human. The plot is tight and keeps you guessing.’ L. J. R.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Aline Templeton is very good, always enjoy her books.’ irene k.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Anyone who likes a good mystery will enjoy these books. You can’t go wrong.’ Barb
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