Telling Tales

A chilling murder mystery in a close-knit Yorkshire village

Telling Tales is the second book in Ann Cleeves's Vera Stanhope series – now a major ITV detective drama starring Brenda Blethyn as Vera.

Ten years ago, fifteen-year-old Abigail Mantel was murdered, her body found in a ditch. Her father's girlfriend was convicted of the crime. Now, new evidence has emerged that proves her innocence, meaning Abigail's killer is still at large.

Abigail's childhood best friend has returned to the East Yorkshire village of Elvet to raise her young family. Shocked by the revelations, she realises she didn't know her friend as well as she thought. . .

Detective Inspector Vera Stanhope must uncover the truth. As her inquiries stir up past secrets the villagers will lie to protect, she must sift through the lies to catch the killer.

Enjoy more of Vera Stanhope's investigations with The Crow Trap, Hidden Depths and Silent Voices.