'A beguiling author who interweaves past and present' The Times

When a woman is burned to death in Grandal Field in Devon, it looks like it could be a case of mistaken identity. Until DI Wesley Peterson learns of a legend involving a woman who died in similar circumstances in the thirteenth century.

It seems clear that there is a link between the mysterious legend and the recent murder when Wesley discovers that records of a previous site excavation have vanished, and two archaeologists involved in the dig died tragically.

The case echoes a story of twisted love and obsession from many centuries ago, and Wesley realises that edging closer to the truth brings unexpected danger . . .

Whether you've read the whole series, or are discovering Kate Ellis's DI Wesley Peterson novels for the first time, this is the perfect page-turner if you love reading Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.

PRAISE FOR KATE ELLIS:

'I loved this novel . . . a powerful story of loss, malice and deception' Ann Cleeves

'Haunting' Independent

'Unputdownable' Bookseller


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Piatkus
Published: 12/16/2025
ISBN: 9780349424798
Pages: 432