A Lesson in Dying

<p><b>Ann Cleeves Classic Crime - engaging mysteries to savour, beloved characters to meet again.</b><br><br><b><i>A Lesson in Dying</i> is the first mystery novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.</b><br><br>Who hung the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Halloween Party?<br><br>Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster&rsquo;s enigmatic wife but Jack Robson, school governor and caretaker, is determined to prove her innocence.<br><br>With the help of his restless daughter Patty, Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn, and uncovers a cesspit of lies, adultery, blackmail and madness . . .</p>