Belinda BauerImpossible Thing (Paperback)

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The Impossible Thing by Belinda Bauer is a gripping dual-timeline mystery that intertwines a century-old secret with a modern-day crime.

In 1926 Yorkshire, young Celie Sheppard, a neglected and impoverished girl, discovers a rare, blood-red guillemot egg while collecting seabird eggs from perilous cliffs. This extraordinary find, dubbed the "Metland Egg," becomes a coveted treasure among collectors, altering Celie's life and setting off a chain of events that reverberate through generations .

A hundred years later, in rural Wales, Patrick Fort—previously introduced in Bauer's Rubbernecker—finds his friend Nick and Nick's mother bound and robbed. The only item missing is a carved case containing a scarlet egg. As Patrick and Nick delve into the theft, they uncover the dark world of illegal egg collecting and a trail leading back to the elusive Metland Egg .

Bauer masterfully weaves themes of obsession, exploitation, and the human impact on nature throughout the narrative. The novel explores how a single object can influence lives across time, highlighting the lengths individuals will go to possess something truly unique .

Praised for its originality and emotional depth, The Impossible Thing offers a compelling blend of historical intrigue and contemporary suspense, solidifying Belinda Bauer's reputation as a leading voice in crime fiction