The Sisterhood- John Nichol-  Crime

Oh what a wonderful read! In a small town in Wales there is a womens refuge

for those who have managed to escape. Run by Ivy who has gone through

her own trauma and hence understands both sides, she is respected by the

police. DI Laura Kesey has her own issues not least of all forgetting her

partner's birthday so is in the dog house when there is a hit and run

that may well have more to it. The victim is a known abuser and whilst

justice has to be done, anyone knowing his crimes wouldn't be

saddened at the news. When another known abuser is killed, albeit

in Cardiff Sergeant Lewis has more than a gut feeling.

Laura meanwhile is suffering at the hands of the misogynistic

DCI Halliday who looks to undermine her for every little thing,

constantly telling her she is not up to the job. I loved this, it's a

serious subject (or two) done in a very different way. The women have

such wonderful camaraderie and you can see their point of view

and how they have suffered. A clever concept, a wonderful read

and one to leave you with a smile. 

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