A Lesson in Dying (Inspector Ramsay Series Book 1)
<p><i>A Lesson in Dying</i> is the first novel in the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, author of the Shetland and Vera Stanhope crime series.</p><p>Who hanged the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Hallowe'en Party?</p><p> Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster's enigmatic wife but Jack Robson, school governor and caretaker, is determined to prove her innocence.</p><p> With the help of his restless enthusiastic daughter, Patty, Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn, and uncovers a cesspit - of lies, adultery, blackmail and madness.</p>