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Four of Hearts

by David J. Gatward

Genre: Thriller Suspense Crime and Mafia Mystery

43 pages

A DCI Harry Grimm Special Novella

When Harry and Grace decide to marry in a quiet joint ceremony with Ben and Liz, they expect little more than to sign the register and share a bottle of champagne. But in Hawes, nothing important stays small for long.
A stag do is arranged. Bunting is strung. The Fountain insists on catering properly. A restored Series 1 Land Rover is brought out of hiding. And somehow, a shire horse named Harry becomes part of the plan.

For once, Grimm isn’t standing apart from the celebration; choosing family, community, and the life he’s built.
But even a day that promises joy carries its risks. A message arrives. Quiet. Deliberate. A reminder that someone from
Harry’s past hasn’t forgotten him — or what this day means.

Under the wide skies of the Yorkshire Dales, four hearts stand together.
Warm, heartfelt and quietly tense, Four of Hearts is a powerful DCI Harry Grimm novella about belonging, loyalty, and choosing joy when fear would be easier.

Perfect for fans of British crime fiction and character-driven rural mysteries.