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The unmissable new book in the Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries. Ruth and Nelson are working on a murder case in which Cathbad emerges as the prime suspect. Can they uncover the truth in time to save their friend?

'GALLOWAY NOW SEEMS AS REAL AS MARPLE AND MORSE' The Times

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2 authors picked The Last Remains as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this series because each book couples an interesting mystery with a juicy romantic interlude.

Elly Griffiths wrote fifteen novels featuring indomitable forensic anthropologist, Ruth Galloway. Ruth solves mysteries in the English community of Norfolk while dealing with her passionate attraction to married DCI Harry Nelson.

Each of the first 14 books ended with a romantic cliffhanger. Book 15, the last of this wonderful series, brings the tortured romance to a steamy conclusion.

I love the Ruth Galloway series. Picking up the latest one in the series did not disappoint, it's much like slipping into an old, comfy shoe.

My favorite part of the experience is the magnificent setting of the Norfolk coast in England, that is the usual backdrop to whatever mischief is afoot. Just like all the ones before it, the beloved characters come to life within the framework of a top-notch mystery.

This is another stellar addition to the series, but bittersweet because... it's the last one (sniff). I'm sad there will be no more. Goodbyes are hard.

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