In the quiet English village of Stonely, the war is over — but the scars are fresh, and darker secrets linger just beneath the surface. When former army chaplain John Mallory accepts a new post as village priest, he expects peace. Instead, he uncovers a festering web of deceit, betrayal, and violence that threatens to destroy the very community he's meant to heal.

As Mallory is drawn deeper into the town’s hidden history, he must confront his own past traumas and make an impossible choice: protect the guilty, or expose the truth and risk everything.

A haunting, beautifully crafted novel about redemption, sacrifice, and the price of silence, perfect for fans of Robert Harris, Ann Cleeves, and Louise Penny.

Some wounds never heal. Some truths refuse to stay buried.

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