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A Murder on the River Test: Book 1
Paperback
Series: A Murder on the River Test, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Seeking a quieter life after the tragic loss of her father, former London detective Kleigh Smith accepts a position in the small rural town of Whitchurch. Expecting little more than village disputes and stolen bicycles, she quickly finds herself drawn into a mystery that has haunted the community for decades.
When local barmaid Emily Ellis is found murdered beside the River Test, Kleigh uncovers a connection to Emily's aunt, Margaret Ellis, a schoolteacher who vanished during the Second World War along with two evacuee children under her care.
As Kleigh and local constable Oliver Briggs dig deeper, old rumours begin to surface. A respected farming family. A missing wife. A teenage girl's suspicious death. Secrets whispered behind closed doors. At the centre of it all stands Arthur Holloway, a pillar of the community whose family has lived at Hannington Farm for generations.
But some secrets refuse to stay buried.
With the help of Arthur's troubled son, Mitch Holloway, Kleigh uncovers a trail of deception stretching back more than thirty years. What begins as a single murder investigation soon becomes something far more terrifying-a hunt for a serial killer who has hidden in plain sight while an entire village looked the other way.
Set against the beautiful Hampshire countryside, Whispers Beneath Hannington Farm is a gripping historical crime mystery filled with buried secrets, unforgettable characters, and the chilling reminder that evil often wears the most familiar face.
Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric village mysteries, slow-burning investigations, and compelling detective partnerships.
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