Beatrice Messineo Boeken

Beneath the water, a body lies undisturbed for years, while on land, a nightmare unfolds. Detective Erika Foster receives a tip about key evidence in a narcotics case hidden in a disused quarry near London. Upon searching, they recover drugs and the skeleton of eleven-year-old Jessica Collins, who went missing twenty-six years ago. As Erika investigates, she uncovers a family with secrets, a detective haunted by her past failure, and the suspicious death of a man near the quarry. With a suspect possibly close to home, someone is determined to prevent Erika from uncovering the truth. Readers are captivated by the gripping narrative, with many expressing their astonishment at the twists and turns that keep them on the edge of their seats. Praise highlights the book's addictive quality, with reviewers unable to put it down, often reading late into the night. Comments reflect a mix of shock and admiration for the unexpected ending, with many stating it’s a standout work from the author. The story is described as brilliantly plotted and deeply engaging, featuring complex characters and a narrative that leaves readers thoroughly entertained and satisfied. Overall, it’s a thrilling read that resonates long after the last page is turned.

It's not enough to save yourself -- you have to go back for those left behind. You’ve probably never heard of the Polish freedom fighter Witold Pilecki, but he is one of the greatest heroes of the Second World War. As the only person who ever volunteered to be sent to Auschwitz, Pilecki led a campaign of sabotage and assassination of Nazi guards for years before making a dramatic escape, smuggling evidence of the Holocaust to the Western powers and alerting them to the atrocities of Nazi death camps. All evidence of Pilecki had been lost, until 2012, when his incredible eye-witness account was discovered in a dusty archive. This is the first full story of his amazing journey, drawing on exclusive family papers and recently declassified files as well as unpublished accounts from the camp’s fighters to show how he saved hundreds of thousands of lives. This is an untold, real-life story of escape and heroism, set against the horrors of WWII and the Auschwitz, and the power of one man to change the course of history.

I have a gardener's inherent belief in the natural order of things. Soft-petalled flowers that go to seed. The resolute passage of the seasons. Swallows that fly thousands of miles to follow the eternal summer. Children who don't die before their parents. A community in shock When eighteen-year-old Rosie Anderson disappears, the idyllic village where she lived will never be the same again. Local gardener Kate is struck with guilt. She'd come to know Rosie well, and thought she understood her - perhaps better even than Rosie's own mother. A family torn apart Rosie was beautiful, kind and gentle. She came from a loving family and she had her whole life ahead of her. Who could possibly want to harm her? And why? A keeper of secrets Kate is convinced the police are missing something. She's certain that someone in the village knows more than they're letting on.

This dark Christmas mystery follows puzzle setter Edie O'Sullivan, who receives a jigsaw puzzle revealing a crime scene and a chilling message about impending murders. Teaming up with her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O'Sullivan, Edie races against time to solve the clues and stop the killer, while confronting her own past.