Past Reason Hated

In a charming Yorkshire village preparing for Christmas, Chief Inspector Alan Banks faces a chilling mystery following the brutal murder of the enigmatic Caroline Hartley. Just days before the holiday, Hartley’s secrets—a tangled web of forbidden love and hidden truths—surface as Banks delves into her past and the lives of those she touched. As he navigates the intricacies of this case, the stakes rise, and the need to uncover the murderer becomes increasingly urgent in a season meant for joy and redemption.