Ruth Galloway has an interesting archeological discovery on her hands.
A body outside the castle in Norwich might be a famous murderess of
children who was executed quite some time ago. Meanwhile her friend,
DCI Harry Nelson is investigating a modern potential child killer. His
friend, Cathbad, calls to tell him that Nelson's suspect is innocent and
to warn him of convicting her.
When fibres are found in the mouth of the baby, suggesting the child had
been suffocated, Nelson has the mother brought in for questioning. The
ex-husband comes in voluntarily.
Ruth is shocked when historian Frank Barker tells her that the murderess
she is investigating, wore a silver medallion, because she found just
such a medallion at the dig.
Nelson is surprised when the ex-husband, who is now a suspect, turns up
in Ruth's house. Naturally he expresses his innocence. A short time
later, Nelson's team is out into turmoil when a child is abducted from
its home. Fortunately the child is found safe and sound some time
later, but who was the perpetrator? The following morning the son of
one of Nelson's team is taken by a woman with short hair from the
babysitter. She had presented a note to the babysitter making things
appear real.
As the pages turn, the reader can't help but feel frantic. The loss of a
child is devastating, and author Elly Griffths makes the reader feel
closely connected. Possible suspects are presented, but the real one
isn't revealed until late. An intensely good read.
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