Hemlock Bay'Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing' RICHARD OSMAN 'Combines all the things I love most about crime fiction: atmospheric settings, twisty plots, intriguing characters and an unforgettable protagonist' ELLY GRIFFITHS TEST YOUR WITS AGAINST RACHEL SAVERNAKE! A CLUEFINDER AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK HIGHLIGHTS 47 HINTS IN THE TEXT TO THE SOLUTION OF THE INGENIOUS PUZZLES. Basil Palmer plans to murder a man called Louis Carson. The

they reveal a great writer at the peak of her powers

Max has been sent to recover a document held aboard one of the German ships

fully illustrated intricate maps and other ephemera from Lyra's universe

But then an heir hunter gets in touch

sexism and the politics of a divided America into an explosive brew

Not long now

a wealthy but disillusioned antiques dealer from London seeking to remake his life in France

entrapment and

Meet Solina

PLEASE NOTE: This copy has a lean on the spine

But their hostage

and an unexpected ending make this a must-read