Acts of malice Orlando Murrin Bantam Press FFJ|FFK|FBA|FFD|FXD|FXR|FH|FU Hardback 2025 returns with the next instalment

returns with the next instalment in the acclaimed Northumbrian-set Vera Stanhope series

Wrongly exiled from London

A local urban legend about a witch

his past accomplishments

Jemima was hanged in 1867 for the murder of five children in her care

Acts of malice Orlando Murrin Bantam Press FFJ|FFK|FBA|FFD|FXD|FXR|FH|FU Hardback 2025 returns with the next instalmentDSI William Lorimer first meets Meredith St Claire when he is giving a careers talk at his goddaughter's school. The popular and glamorous drama teacher is distraught, begging him to investigate her fianc's recent disappearance, but with a report already made to the relevant authorities, there's nothing more Lorimer can do. But then a body is discovered on the outskirts of Glasgow. Guy Richmond was a wealthy and charismatic actor, adored by everyone.