The aftermath of a summer storm reveals the grotesque secret hidden for years. As mud and water cascade through Whyncombe St Giles and Germans, they uncover the remains of Melanie Staples, a schoolgirl lost for over a decade. As a second girl goes missing on the same day resources are stretched and we glimpse the darker side of Cotswold life as the great and the good close ranks.

David Wiseman lived in the UK for most of his life, but is now a resident of Nova Scotia. During his time in Canada he has, among other things, enjoyed running an art gallery and occasionally appearing as a background actor in movies. He writes long and short fiction, is an occasional blogger, and enjoys maps, photography, travel (especially on trains) and reading. He is also an accomplished genealogist.

David’s Lydia Silverstream novels are among the best-selling family history mysteries, both in print and on Kindle. His novels, published by Askance in the UK, appear under his more formal DJ Wiseman name. His short stories have appeared online and in print in the USA, UK and Canada.

Novels:

A Habit Of Dying (Askance UK – 9781909009004 (2012))

The Subtle Thief Of Youth (Askance UK – 9781909009066 (2012))

The Death Of Tommy Quick And Other Lies (Askance UK – 9781909009271 (2016))

Casa Rosa (Askance UK – 9781909009325 (2019))

Old Wrongs (Askance UK – 9781909009387 (2023))

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