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From bestselling author Val McDermid comes a modern thriller about an ancient murder set on the high seas. After summer rains uncover a corpse bearing tattoos like those of eighteenth-century seafarers, many residents of the English Lake District can’t help but wonder whether it’s the body of one of the town’s most legendary fugitives. Scholar and native Lakelander Jane Gresham feels compelled to finally discover the truth about the myths and buried secrets rooted in her hometown. What she never expected was to find herself at the heart of a 200-year-old mystery that still has the power to put lives on the line. And with each new lead she pursues, death follows hard on her heels.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Ancient secrets threaten modern lives in a thrilling mystery.
Who is this book for?
If you love stories that weave history with suspense, The Grave Tattoo will keep you hooked. Val McDermid expertly combines the allure of old legends with a gripping chase, all set against the moody backdrop of the Lake District. It’s a compelling read for anyone drawn to mysteries that resonate through time.
