Book Discussion - The Seagull by Ann Cleeves

This is the group for the book discussion by the Mystery and Suspense Group of The Seagull by Ann Cleeves which is the eigth book in The Vera Stanhope Series.

All are welcome to join the discussion whether you are a member of the Mystery and Suspense Group or not, but please ensure that you you do not leave any spoilers if you finish the book before Wednesday 25th July when others will be reading the final section.

Schedule

Saturday 21st July : Prologue and Chapters 1 - 9
Sunday 22nd July : Chapters 10 - 19
Monday 23rd July : Chapters 20 - 29
Tuesday 24th July : Chapters 30 - 39
Wednesday 25th July : Chapters 40 - 49

Book Description (From www.Anncleeves.com)
A visit to her local prison brings DI Vera Stanhope face to face with an old enemy: former detective superintendent, and now inmate, John Brace. Brace was convicted of corruption and involvement in the death of a gamekeeper - and Vera played a part in his downfall.

Brace promises Vera information about the disappearance of Robbie Marshall, a notorious wheeler-dealer, if she will look out for his daughter and grandchildren. He tells her that Marshall is dead, his body is buried close to St Mary's Island in Whitley Bay. However, when a search team investigates, officers find not one skeleton, but two.

This cold case case takes Vera back in time, and very close to home, as Brace and Marshall, along with a mysterious stranger known only as 'the Prof', were close friends of Hector, her father. Together, they were 'the Gang of Four', and Hector had been one of the last people to see Marshall alive. Vera must confront her prejudices and unwanted memories to dig out the truth, as the past begins to collide dangerously with the present ...