The ancient English town of Lafferton is once again experiencing a shock. A little boy disappeared - he was kidnapped right at the door of his own home. Residents of the city are confused, parents have difficulty coping with horror and shock. The case is transferred to Chief Police Inspector Simon Serrailer. But Simon himself has been feeling uneasy lately. A year ago, he buried his subordinate, Freya Graffham, for whom he began to have deep feelings. His former flame is haunting him and he doesn't know what to do. In addition, he is worried about the fate of his disabled sister Martha; as it soon turns out, not in vain... Susan Hill, familiar to fans of mystical thrillers from the bestseller “The Woman in Black,” turned to the detective genre. The Simon Surrailer mystery series immerses readers in the mesmerizing atmosphere of a British suburb: a sky overcast with gray clouds and a child abduction that touches strings in the hearts of all residents. "The Pure in Heart" is a masterful study of human character under pressure. "Insanely disturbing." – The Daily Telegraph “The novel has all the ingredients of a perfect English crime novel.” – Daily Mail "A deep dive into the sinister atmosphere of a small town." – The Spectator