Lesley Horton
1 SeriesLesley Horton (1939-2018) was an English author known for her crime fiction novels, including the DI Handford series. Before her writing career, she worked as a teacher and a village correspondent for two local newspapers. Horton resided in West Yorkshire and was survived by her husband, three adult children, and four grandchildren.
In "Snares of Guilt," the first DI Handford novel by Lesley Horton, Detective Inspector John Handford investigates the brutal murder of Rukhsana Mahmood, a beloved visiting care worker. Assisted by Detective Sergeant Khalid Ali, who faces workplace hostility, Handford explores potential motives behind the killing. Rukhsana's mixed marriage comes under scrutiny, as her husband Amajit's family shows little grief over her death. The investigation delves into whether this was a punishment killing or if Rukhsana was secretly betraying others. Handford and Ali must navigate complex personal and cultural dynamics to uncover the truth.
