River of Sins

The brutal murder of a woman with a past is a thorny investigation for Bradecote and Catchpoll in July 1144. Uncovering Ricolde's life and past reveals a woman with hidden depths and miseries, but time has cast a veil over the killer's identity. The lord sheriff's men have a trail that went cold over two decades ago, and evidence that contradicts itself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Allison & Busby

The gruesome murder of a woman with a troubled past presents a challenging investigation for Bradecote and Catchpoll in July 1144. The discovery of a woman's mutilated body on an island located a few miles upstream from Worcester raises numerous questions: how did she arrive there, who was responsible for her killing, and what was the motive behind the crime? As investigators delve into the life of Ricolde, they uncover a woman with hidden depths and secret sorrows, which hold the key to unraveling the mystery. However, the passage of time has obscured the identity of the killer, leaving a trail that went cold over two decades ago and evidence that contradicts itself. Undersheriff Bradecote and Serjeant Catchpoll must rely on their sharp minds and unwavering determination to solve this perplexing case.

The investigation into the murder of a woman with a troubled past begins in July 1144, when the mutilated body of a woman is discovered on an island located a few miles upstream from Worcester. The authorities are left with numerous questions: how did the woman arrive at the island, who was responsible for her killing, and what was the motive behind the crime? As investigators delve into the life of the victim, they uncover a woman with hidden depths and secret sorrows, which hold the key to unraveling the mystery. However, the passage of time has obscured the identity of the killer, leaving a trail that went cold over two decades ago and evidence that contradicts itself.

Undersheriff Bradecote and Serjeant Catchpoll, two dedicated law enforcement officers, are assigned to solve the case. They begin by reviewing the available evidence, which includes a trail that went cold over two decades ago and evidence that contradicts itself. They must rely on their sharp minds and unwavering determination to piece together the clues and identify the killer.

As they investigate, they encounter numerous obstacles and challenges. They must navigate through a complex network of relationships and motives, as well as deal with witnesses who are hesitant to come forward with information. They also face the pressure of time, as the killer's identity must be discovered before it is too late.

Despite the obstacles, Bradecote and Catchpoll remain determined to solve the case. They work tirelessly to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and follow every lead. They eventually uncover a shocking truth about the victim's past that sheds light on the motive behind the crime.

In the end, Bradecote and Catchpoll are able to identify the killer and bring him to justice. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity. It also highlights the hidden depths and secret sorrows that can be found within even the most ordinary people, and the importance of uncovering them to bring closure to those affected by crime.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749026196