But here’s the real story—the one the trades aren’t writing.

Discuss the major themes present in the text, such as:

As she delves deeper into the case, Verity teams up with her former colleague, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Curry. Together, they unravel a complex web of secrets and lies in the seemingly idyllic community. The victim, a talented artist, had been working on a high-profile project, and Verity suspects that her murder might be linked to the art world.