Dear Little Corpses

In the midst of a mass evacuation of children from London into the English countryside, a young girl goes missing. The evacuation is more chaotic than expected, and no one realizes she is gone until it is too late. British mystery writer Josephine Tey, who has just moved to the country with her partner, Marta Fox, joins in the hunt to find the child. What comes out in the search shocks everyone. Upson’s 10th “Josephine Tey” mystery (following The Secrets of Winter) provides a captivating look into the dawn of World War II and its unsettling effect across the nation. Helen Lloyd’s skillful narration conveys the hopes, anxieties, and uncertainties of those who lived during this tumultuous time. This book is perfect for readers who enjoy crime but eschew gore; the ending satisfyingly ensures that justice is served. While this is the 10th book in the series, it can be easily listened to as a stand-alone.