Mylet J. B. - The Homes A Totally Compelling Heart - Breaking Read Based On A True Story - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: ** A Waterstones Scottish BOOK OF THE Month **** Shortlisted FOR THE CW a Historical Dagger Award ** One of the Scottish crime books of the year. I loved it Chris Brookmyre Heart - warming heart - breaking and utterly compelling Marion TODD Excellent Heraldthe Greatest Dangers LIE Behind Closed Doors. Twelve - year - old Lesley has lived in the Homes since she was three weeks old just one of a thousand unwanted children who occupy the village - like estate in the lowlands of Scotland in the 1960s. Life for her and her best friend Jonesy has been hard and often cruel but never dangerous. Until now. A girl is found dead at the Homes soon followed by another. With the police unable to catch the killer Lesley and Jonesy decide to take matters into their own hands. But unwanted children are easy victims and the closer they get to the truth the more they will put themselves in terrible danger. Inspired by a true story and introducing readers to the unforgettable voice of young orphan Lesley The Homes is a moving and lyrical thriller perfect for readers of Val Mc Dermid Chris Whitaker Jane Casey and Denise Mina.
Title: The Homes A Totally Compelling Heart - Breaking Read Based On A True Story
Author(s): Mylet J. B.
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Barcode: 9781788167055
Pages: 384 Pages
Publication Date: 4/16/2024
Category: Thriller / Suspense