The Wench is Dead: An Inspector Morse Mystery 8

In The Wench is Dead, the eighth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-based detective series, Chief Inspector Morse explores a historical case involving the mysterious death of Joanna Franks in 1859. As Morse recovers from a recent health scare, he delves into an investigation and trial that challenge previous assumptions about her murder. The story weaves together past and present, offering a compelling look at crime and justice across different eras.