The Taste of Wormwood

Arthur Meadows returns home from a trip to southwest Europe with more than just cloth, hinting at a dangerous secret, while a young Asian couple is found murdered in their Gloucester home. Chief Inspector Beverley Wharton faces challenges in her investigation, including tensions with her new sergeant and her colleague Charles Sydenham, who is puzzled by the sudden death of Arthur Meadows. The narrative intertwines these mysterious events, building suspense as the story unfolds.