Ryder and Loveday

Faith Martin

Set in 1960s Oxfordshire, this atmospheric mystery follows Detective Inspector Ryder and Sergeant Loveday as they investigate a disturbing murder rooted in obsession, secrecy, and long-held resentment. As the pair delve into the victim’s relationships and the closed world surrounding the crime, they uncover a tangle of motives where respectability masks dangerous desires. Rich in period detail and compelling character work, the novel combines a classic whodunit structure with sharp insight into a society undergoing profound change.