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Loading... In a Dark House (Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Novels) (edition 2006)by Deborah Crombie
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. In einer alten Lagerhalle in den Londoner Docklands wird die verbrannte Leiche einer jungen Frau gefunden. Eine erste Spur führt Superintendent Duncan Kincaid in eine soziale Einrichtung, in der Frauen und ihre Kinder Zuflucht vor häuslicher Gewalt finden. Zur selben Zeit ermittelt Kincaids Lebensgefährtin Inspector Gemma James in einer Vermisstensache. Ist die verschwundene Elaine die Tote aus der Lagerhalle? Die wahre Verbindung der beiden Fälle erkennen Kincaid und James erst spät – vielleicht zu spät für ein kleines Mädchen, das in Lebensgefahr schwebt … (Verlagstext) Duncan and Gemma investigate a number of cases: a fire, a burned body, a missing mother and child, and another missing woman.With help from Doug, Bell, forensics, the sharp eye of Rose, and Winnie's kind support - nice to have her back again, they learn of the common threads among all the occurrences. Lots of stress to everyone involved in these cases. Duncan, Gemma and family going through tough time until Kit's future is settled. Gemma is still processing her recent losses but becoming more comfortable in their new neighborhood and home helps. Engaging, excellent read. no reviews | add a review
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Superintendent Duncan Kincaid is called to investigate the shocking death of a woman found burned beyond recognition in a Victorian warehouse in south London. When his lover and partner, Gemma James, is asked to trace a friend's missing roommate, she and Duncan discover that their cases have several disturbing links. Set against a backdrop of Dickensian Southwark, repository of old secrets, the case plunges Duncan and Gemma into the dark recesses of human relationships. Two women are missing, a little girl is abducted, and no one is really what they seem. The detectives must discover the truth, as innocent lives hang in the balance. No library descriptions found. |
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As both Duncan and Gemma race against time to both find the missing child and to solve the various crimes, another body comes to light. Her identity actually helps to move the investigation along. Working together and with other members of their team, they slowly begin to put the various pieces together.
In A Dark House is a multi-layered story that the author keeps on track with deft plotting and fully developed characters. Crombie continues to build and expand upon Duncan and Gemma’s homelife and makes these characters feel familiar and empathetic. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and now look forward to the next one. ( )