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The Long Call is a 2019 crime novel by Ann Cleeves and the first book in the Two Rivers series. It introduces Detective Matthew Venn, who investigates the death of a man found on a beach in north Devon near the meeting point of the Taw and Torridge rivers. The case connects with a community organization managed by Venn's husband, Jonathan, complicating both the inquiry and Venn's personal life. The novel is a police procedural concerned with family, faith, belonging, and institutional trust.
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Who wrote 'The Long Call' and what series is it part of?
'The Long Call' is a 2019 crime novel written by the acclaimed British author Ann Cleeves. It serves as the first book in the 'Two Rivers' series.
Who is the main detective in 'The Long Call'?
The novel introduces Detective Matthew Venn. He is a complex, introverted protagonist who works in North Devon and has a strained relationship with the strict religious sect he grew up in.
What is the central mystery of 'The Long Call'?
The plot follows Detective Venn as he investigates the death of a man whose body is found on a beach in North Devon. The case soon connects with his own traumatic past and the local community.
Was 'The Long Call' adapted for television?
Yes, the novel was successfully adapted into a British television drama miniseries in 2021. The show starred Ben Aldridge as Detective Matthew Venn and aired on the ITV network.
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