Missing, Presumed

Detective Sergeant Manon Bradshaw, a lonely, single, and relatable officer on the Cambridgeshire police force, is assigned to a high-risk, high-profile missing persons case. The missing person is Edith Hind, a beautiful graduate student at Cambridge University and the daughter of a surgeon to the Royal Family. The investigation begins after Edith's boyfriend finds her flat ajar, with her keys, phone, and a small amount of blood left behind, suggesting a struggle. As the press coverage reaches a frenzy, Manon and her team follow clues that reveal secrets about Edith’s life and erratic behavior, which is further complicated by the discovery of a second body. As Manon works to solve the twisting mystery, the character-driven novel also focuses on her personal life and deep desire for connection, making it a literary mystery that examines how we seek connection, grant forgiveness, and reveal the truth about who we are.

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