Kurt Wallander's life seems to have taken a turn for the better when he moves into a new home with his girlfriend. However, he soon discovers the skeleton of a young woman in the garden. As he tries to find her murderer, he is called to a second tragic case. This beautiful gift edition of a previously unpublished Wallander novella is a wonderful gift for fans and new readers alike.

Some cases are not as cold as one might think. Kurt Wallander's life appears to be improving when his offer for a new house is accepted, only to then discover something unexpected in the garden – the skeleton of a middle-aged woman.