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Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall
4.25
dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

4.25*

From the internationally award-winning creator of Broadchurch comes a new detective story following one man’s death and the secrets that unravel in a coastal English village and what a fantastic read this was! A gruesome crime and small town life with secrets and past misdeeds being brought to light is usually a winner for me and this was no different. 

Immediately bringing to mind Broadchurch, Unforgotten and Vera, this is a great example of a British crime mystery tv show put to paper and it felt modern and classic at the same time with rich characters and settings, a truly solid mystery that I didn't guess the solution to (though it did stretch credibility a little) and most importantly it left me wanting more stories in the future featuring DS Nicola Bridge and her team. 

It's no surprise that 'Death At The white Hart' has already been slated to be adapted for TV and I will certainly be watching. If you love British crime dramas I'm sure you'll love this too!

Thank you to Netgalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for a digital review copy of "Death At The White Hart" in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.