The Weeping Girl

In The Weeping Girl, Ewa Moreno investigates a chilling disappearance linked to a past murder case, uncovering dark secrets along the way.

In The Weeping Girl, Chief Inspector Van Veeteren’s protégé, Ewa Moreno, faces her most challenging case to date. The story begins with the unsettling conviction of Arnold Maager, a teacher found guilty of murdering his female student, Winnie Maas. The small community is left in shock, especially as it is revealed that Winnie was pregnant with Maager's child. The case leaves lingering questions and a sense of injustice that echoes through the years.

Years later, on her eighteenth birthday, Maager's daughter, Mikaela, uncovers the grim truth about her father’s past. Seeking answers, she travels to the institution where Maager has been incarcerated since his trial. However, her quest for the truth takes a dark turn when she mysteriously disappears. This unsettling event draws Ewa Moreno into the investigation while she is on holiday in the area, leading her to confront a web of secrets that have long remained hidden.

As Ewa delves deeper into the case, she discovers that Maager has also vanished, and a body is soon uncovered. The investigation unfolds, revealing that understanding the past is crucial to solving the present mystery. The Weeping Girl is a gripping continuation of Håkan Nesser's Van Veeteren series, showcasing the complexities of human emotions and the shadows of history that can haunt a community.