The body of a girl with a bluebird tattoo is found buried on a beach. Another girl is missing. Despite opposition by her superiors, Helen Grace doesn't think they are the only ones. Meanwhile, the missing girl wakes up in a dark cellar... 
 I really enjoy these Helen Grace crime novels by M J Arlidge and I often decide to read one as light relief after trying a few different authors. This is not because their subject matter is not interesting or thought provoking; rather that I know the characters and I am always sure that the story will be one I will want to get involved in. "The Doll's House" is no different. 
 The good thing about reading a crime series is that the author has time to give you some background about the characters and their relationships. I recommend that you start at the beginning ("Eeny Meeny") of this series before reading this one as Helen's family back story won't be as enjoyable for you if you don't. I really like the way that M J Arlidge does not go over old ground in the series (there's nothing more frustrating than a long time reader having to read the same story again) but enough information is given for new readers to understand and (hopefully) to make them want to go back and find out more. 
 Helen, Ceri and Charlie are complex and interesting female characters which is something I would definitely want to encourage more authors to consider. They, and their story, make these novels a real pleasure to read.