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It was a brutal, vicious crime -- sixteen years old. A helpless old woman battered to death with an axe. Harry Painter hung for it, and Chief Inspector Wexford is certain they executed the right man. But Reverend Archery has doubts . . . because his son wants to marry the murderer's beautiful, brilliant daughter. He begins unravelling the past, only to discover that murder breeds murder -- and often conceals even deeper secrets . . .
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Mystery of inherited guilt and hidden family secrets
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy a compelling detective story filled with moral dilemmas and complex characters, Sins of the Fathers offers that and more. Wexford's investigation peels back layers of community and family secrets, revealing how past sins cast long shadows over the present. It's a gripping read that explores the dark side of human nature and the truths we desperately want to keep buried.
