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After Jeannie Long commits suicide, evidence comes to light exonerating her for the murder of teenager Abigail Mantel 11 years earlier. DCI Vera Stanhope and her team set out to retrospectively solve the killing, delving into the secrets and lies of a small community which still feels the repercussions of Abigail's death. Then the case takes an violent and unexpected turn - can Vera use her skill and instinct to find the truth and lay ghosts to rest?
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#3In Season 1of 4 rated episodes
#54All-timeof 55 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.4
2011First airedMay 8, 2011
Guest stars
Jon Morrisonas DC Kenny Lockhart
Hugo Speeras Keith Mantel
Emun Elliottas James Bennett
Lolita Chakrabartias Caroline Fletcher
Gary Lewisas Robert Winter
Alan Williamsas Michael Long
Sarah Prestonas Jeannie Long
Amber Britton-Dyeras Abigail "Abby" MantelTiger Robertsas Lad Playing Football
Elizabeth Edmondsas Mary Winter
Georg Nikoloffas Skipper
Kate Foster-Barnesas Emma BennettDaniel Roseas Chris Winter
Crew
Peter HoarDirector
Paul RutmanTeleplay
Ann CleevesStoryShows like Vera
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