Cleeves expertly handles the interplay among Vera - outsized both in stature and personality - her staff, and the villagers... You don't have to be a fan of the TV show...to enjoy this top-notch police procedural." But that is changing and the place is getting a real vibrancy and a reputation for food with lots of restaurant openings. Shallow bay to front elevation, open fireplace and hearth, two alcoves with built-in low-level cupboards with shelving above, radiator, fitted carpet, access to kitchen/breakfast room: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: - 16' 0'' x 10' 1'' (4.88m x 3.07m) Ample free parking is available on Harbour Street itself or in either of the two public car parks just off Harbour Street. The place here to visit where Vera goes is the Lit and Phil – where Vera herself describes as ‘where book lovers hang out’

A spate of late night brawls and assaults even sparked a petition in January demanding action - including a review of late night drinking licenses.

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They too had to gut a dilapidated building to create a warm and inviting space for bookworms, who can even enjoy a coffee and croissant while browsing. Then, just days later, a second woman is murdered. Vera knows that to find the key to this new killing she needs to understand what had been troubling Margaret so deeply before she died - before another life is lost. She can feel in her bones that there's a link. Retracing Margaret's final steps, Vera finds herself searching deep into the hidden past of this seemingly innocent neighbourhood, led by clues that keep revolving around one street ... Harbour Street is the sixth book in Ann Cleeves' series of crime novels about Vera Stanhope, played in the TV detective drama VERA by Brenda Blethyn.

Even Vera thinks that she was ‘more Gosforth than Mardle from her appearance. (Gosforth was one of Newcastle’s posher suburbs.) I was very happy to read about the Lit and Phil and seeing it get such a nice mention in the novel – where books are cherished and where one of the characters goes to read. Two steps rise, three windows to rear elevation with garden views, window to side elevation, excellent range of wall and base units with worktop over, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink, integrated double oven with stainless steel extractor over, integrated dish washer, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, built-in cupboard, radiator, wood laminate flooring, uPVC door to side elevation. STAIRS & UPPER LANDING:

Widow to front elevation with water and garden views, built-in cupboard, radiator, fitted carpet. DETACHED TIMBER CHALET: Two spacious double bedrooms, each with solid wood king-size beds and matching bedroom furniture, LCD TVs with freeview and harbour views. Mardle wasn’t a place for tourists, even in the summer. There was nothing beyond the fisheries except the harbour, enclosed by the wall. The boats there were dark shadows, half-hidden by the drifting flakes.

Then, just days later, a second woman is murdered. Vera knows that to find the key to this new killing she needs to understand what had been troubling Margaret so deeply before she died - before another life is lost. She can feel in her bones that there's a link. Retracing Margaret's final steps, Vera finds herself searching deep into the hidden past of this seemingly innocent neighborhood, led by clues that keep revolving around one street... Timber half frosted glazed door, downlights, radiator, fitted carpet, access to sitting/dining room, bathroom, living room, stair: SITTING ROOM: (currently used as a dining room) - 13' 9'' x 12' 10'' (4.19m x 3.92m)

Behind the American diner venture is Will Mitchell and his partner, who started up a gourmet burger delivery service during the pandemic. Sapphire said: “We just went from saying we could do it to deciding ‘let’s do it.’ The first week has been amazing with so many people coming in to support us. Recently Cllr Ara officially opened a new book shop, Book Bodega, and Jamaican restaurant Jah Jah. A new American-style diner, called the T.L.C, is also about to launch. Will Mitchell in his new American diner T.L.C in Harbour Street, Ramsgate He admits Harbour Street has been down in the dumps for years and a regular topic of discussion in the society. Cllr Ara said: “The gate has reduced the amount of vehicles entering Harbour Street and passing through the town centre. As the mayor I have, over the last few months, been delighted to have been present at the opening of several new businesses, that have opened up in Harbour Street. As the mayor and a business owner I welcome them in our town and I wish them all, every success.”

The major refurbishment of a significant Regency building has also provided six new flats and a ground floor retail space which could become an art studio. Bob Marley's reggae music suitably sets the mood when I visit the pair to talk about their venture.The Harbourside Street Food Market combines Bristol’s best street eats with one of the city’s most scenic spots, every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. This is a novel where the setting IS one of the leading characters and even though the Mardle of the novel is fictional, it is no less threatening and gloomy – this classy and classic whodunit series... Cleeves, a master storyteller with a forensic eye for small detail, is fast becoming the new Agatha Christie with her fiendishly clever plotting, compelling characterisation and earthy, authentic dialogue.." People used to give Harbour Street a wide berth but it has so much potential which is now being realised," he said.