Another Man's Poison
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-5290-7348-5 (ISBN)
Description
Another Man's Poison is the fifth mystery novel featuring George and Molly Palmer-Jones by Ann Cleeves, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope, Shetland and Two Rivers crime series.
Molly Palmer-Jones arrives at her aunt Ursula's house one morning, only to find her body slumped lifeless on the sofa . . .
Ursula Ottway's beautiful cottage is wanted by her landlord, politician Marcus Grenville, so he can convert it into a holiday residence. So when Ursula discovers that the illegal use of poisoned bait on Grenville's land has killed not only a rare bird of prey but also her two beloved cats, she storms to his house and threatens revenge. The next morning Molly Palmer-Jones is shocked and saddened to find Ursula's body, dead in her own home.
Molly and her husband George decide to piece together a picture of Ursula's last days. And it soon becomes clear that, for many people on the estate, hers was a very convenient death.
The Palmer-Joneses embark on a murder investigation, but even their professional expertise doesn't prepare them for what is to follow. A lifetime's-worth of secrets must surface before a killer can finally be brought to justice . . .
Another Man's Poison is the fifth mystery in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series, following A Prey To Murder. It is followed by Sea Fever.
Molly Palmer-Jones arrives at her aunt Ursula's house one morning, only to find her body slumped lifeless on the sofa . . .
Ursula Ottway's beautiful cottage is wanted by her landlord, politician Marcus Grenville, so he can convert it into a holiday residence. So when Ursula discovers that the illegal use of poisoned bait on Grenville's land has killed not only a rare bird of prey but also her two beloved cats, she storms to his house and threatens revenge. The next morning Molly Palmer-Jones is shocked and saddened to find Ursula's body, dead in her own home.
Molly and her husband George decide to piece together a picture of Ursula's last days. And it soon becomes clear that, for many people on the estate, hers was a very convenient death.
The Palmer-Joneses embark on a murder investigation, but even their professional expertise doesn't prepare them for what is to follow. A lifetime's-worth of secrets must surface before a killer can finally be brought to justice . . .
Another Man's Poison is the fifth mystery in the George and Molly Palmer-Jones series, following A Prey To Murder. It is followed by Sea Fever.
Reviews / Votes
A fine writer * The Sunday Telegraph * Cleeves is quietly carving out a reputation as the new Queen of Crime * Sunday Mirror * Ann Cleeves is a skilful technician, keeping our interest alive and building slowly up to the denouement. Her easy use of language and clever story construction make her one of the best natural writers of detective fiction * Daily Express * Nobody does unsettling undercurrents better than Ann Cleeves -- Val McDermid, author of <i>Silent Bones</i> Ann Cleeves has an enviable talent . . . I love these books * CrimeSquad *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5290-7348-5 (9781529073485)
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Ann Cleeves
Another Man's Poison
A Classic Murder Mystery Novel from the Author of the Bestselling Vera, Shetland and Venn Series
E-Book
05/2013
Macmillan Bello
€6.99
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Ann Cleeves is the author of more than thirty-five critically acclaimed novels, and in 2017 was awarded the highest accolade in crime writing, the CWA Diamond Dagger. She is the creator of popular detectives Vera Stanhope, Jimmy Perez and Matthew Venn, who can be found on television in ITV's Vera, BBC One's Shetland and ITV's The Long Call respectively. The TV series and the books they are based on have become international sensations, capturing the minds of millions worldwide.
Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in North Tyneside where the Vera books are set.
Ann worked as a probation officer, bird observatory cook and auxiliary coastguard before she started writing. She is a member of 'Murder Squad', working with other British northern writers to promote crime fiction. Ann also spends her time advocating for reading to improve health and wellbeing and supporting access to books. In 2021 her Reading for Wellbeing project launched with local authorities across the North East. She lives in North Tyneside where the Vera books are set.