A Long Shadow

‘Brilliantly weaves the past with the present…I couldn’t put it down’ Joanna Lumley

When farmer Dan Maddicott is found shot dead in one of his fields, he leaves behind a young family and a farm deep in debt. Although the coroner records accidental death, village rumours suggest he has taken his own life so that the insurance payout can save his family from ruin.

Dan’s wife, Kate, refuses to believe the gossip and is determined to prove to herself, and her children, that his death was an accident. But could it have been murder? Kate discovers a set of old diaries containing secrets that may reveal how Dan really died.

Set against the backdrop of the farming crisis of the turn of the 21st century, Caroline Kington’s absorbing family drama also tells the secret history of another resident of the farm, decades before, whose tragic tale will come to have major repercussions in the present day.

‘This is such an absorbing story of beautifully drawn characters, set against harsh historical realities, a story of bereavement with a central mystery and a thrilling finale’ Bel Mooney

‘A courageous book in many ways...compelling and at times heartbreaking, this is a gripping and suspenseful read, delivering a satisfying ending. I couldn’t put it down’ The Lady

Paperback: 448pp

Published: Lightning (May 2019)

ISBN: 9781785631184