The Crime Writers’ Association

Historical Dagger 2026

Shortlisted


Sally Smith

A Case of Life and Limb

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing - Raven Books

Judges’ comments

Why is someone sending boxes of body parts to members of the Inner Temple? Sir Gabriel Ward KC, who would rather be left alone with his law cases, is once more persuaded to investigate.

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