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Danger hides in plain sight in these out-of-the-way places.

Front doors left open, kids playing in the street, High Street gossip with the neighbours, secrets are difficult to keep. Small town communities are built on the shared experiences and bonds formed between locals of all walks of life. But it only takes one bad apple to spoil the barrel. Here are some books where village sanctuaries offer little protection.