The Wench is Dead

In "The Wench is Dead," the eighth novel in Colin Dexter's Oxford-based detective series, Chief Inspector Morse reflects on a past murder case from 1859 involving the death of Joanna Franks. As Morse recovers from a medical emergency in 1989, he delves into the historical investigation and trial surrounding her death, leading him to question the guilt of those convicted. The story intricately weaves past and present mysteries, deepening Morse's character and investigative journey.