The Grave Tattoo

In Val McDermid's psychological thriller, The Grave Tattoo, a present-day murder mystery intertwines with the historical backdrop of the HMS Bounty mutiny. When a tattooed body is discovered in the Lake District, local legends about Fletcher Christian's escape and potential link to poet William Wordsworth gain unsettling credibility. Jane Gresham, a Wordsworth specialist, is drawn into the investigation to uncover a long-rumored manuscript while facing increasingly dangerous consequences, thrusting her into a perilous exploration of a centuries-old mystery.