This former teacher crafts compelling crime novels, often centering on the investigations of Detective Chief Inspector Finch and his sergeant, Boyce. Her narratives are known for meticulously plotted mysteries and keen insights into human psychology. She also demonstrates her literary range through collections of Sherlock Holmes pastiches, showcasing a unique talent for capturing the spirit of classic detective fiction. Her widely translated works offer readers suspenseful and intellectually stimulating journeys.
What a most unwelcome surprise for the archaeologists--not the Saxon artifacts they had hoped for, but a shrouded male corpse buried in a recent grave! Who is it? And why is he buried her? Inspector Rudd has only one clue: the corroded cross around the corpse's neck.
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