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The first book in a UK detective/police series by David J. Gatward. It follows gruff, tough Harry Grimm, a detective inspector and ex-military man, who is transferred from an urban setting to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales to head up a local police force in Wensleydale.

Although reluctant about the move at first, the place and the people soon work their magic, and Harry begins to feel at home and, of course, solve the crime. A great crime plot with engaging characters, lots of humour, local detail, thrills in abundance and fantastic descriptions of the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales.…

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