The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: A Novel

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death, graphic violence, emotional abuse, and child abuse.

Amanda meets Marie Claire, who neither confirms nor denies that Mark Dunning portrayed her as Celine, an angel who performs “the bureau’s dirty work” (405). Amanda asserts that she has an alternative version of the yellow Mini Clubman story; a couple saw a car veer off the road, but the driver was unhurt, regained control, and rejoined the motorway further on. Don’s discovery of another yellow Mini Clubman was coincidental. The story became a “popular myth,” often retold and embellished with details. Amanda states that Christopher Shenk was never an Alperton Angel. Instead, he was a local drug dealer who realized that Harpinder Singh was an undercover police detective. When Harpinder was murdered, police officers beat Christopher to death while he was unofficially in custody. Dumping Christopher’s body with the Alperton Angels, they concocted the story that he was Raphael, another cult member. When Gabriel survived and escaped, police officers framed him for Harpinder’s murder. Marie Claire switches off Amanda’s recording. Amanda transcribes the meeting to avoid involving Ellie.

A WhatsApp message from Nita reveals that Pippa Deacon has canceled Minnie’s book after learning that it was based on a hoax.