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The Shrine

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The Shrine

By: Lesley Thomson
Narrated by: Richard Atlee
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Bloomsbury presents The Shrine by Lesley Thomson, read by Richard Atlee.

'This is Lesley Thomson at her very best; a wonderfully twisty story told with her customary warmth and brilliant eye for social detail. I loved it.' ELLY GRIFFITHS

A decades-old murder. A haunting legacy. A plot for revenge.

Stella Darnell knows her partner Jack is hiding something. After following him one evening, she discovers he’s been consulting a psychic in a desperate attempt to reach his dead mother. A sceptic by nature, and feeling betrayed by his lies, Stella fears what this means for their relationship.

Seeking distraction, she accepts DI Toni Kemp’s invitation to join her for a holiday in a small village in Gloucestershire. But the visit is derailed when a body is discovered at a shrine where a woman died decades earlier.

Drawn into the investigation, Stella must confront the legacy of a once-famous psychic whose shadow still hangs over Prestbury – while in the darkness, someone bent on revenge waits patiently for the perfect moment to strike...

Laced with character-based and situational humour, but with a compelling and layered murder mystery at its heart, THE SHRINE is part of the one-of-a-kind Detective's Daughter series, perfect for fans of LJ Ross and Kate Rhodes.

This series that can be enjoyed in any order.

Praise for Lesley Thomson
'Always a treat reading Lesley Thomson.' IAN RANKIN
'The final revelation is jaw-dropping.' SUNDAY TIMES©2026 Lesley Thomson (P)2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Crime Fiction Literature & Fiction Murder Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Heartfelt Detective
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'This is Lesley Thomson at her very best; a wonderfully twisty story told with her customary warmth and brilliant eye for social detail. I loved it.' (Elly Griffiths)
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The way ‘Jane’s story’ was written in was a ingenious way to explain the other side ☺️

The story was brilliant as always

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It was so great to reunite with all the favourite characters in Lesley Thomson's exciting series! I have been following it for a good number of years now since a Waterstone's author talk with Ellie Griffiths and William Shaw. I love the locations such as Hammersmith (in early work) and Bath. The author describes settings which evoke haunting and mysterious scenery creating a superb backdrop for her storylines. I like the way there is a lot of humour involved especially with Lucie the Journalist, and of course ,plenty of antics relating to Stella's beloved Poodle!The Narrator was excellent.A thoroughly enjoyable listen which I would recommend . I do so hope that the next one will follow soon without such a long interlude!

Long Awaited New Mystery for Stella's Team.

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