The Bone Chests

A TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR, this compelling history by bestselling author Cat Jarman explores over a thousand years of England’s past through the lens of a dramatic event during the Civil War, when bones of historic significance were scattered and recovered from Winchester Cathedral. Combining forensic archaeology with gripping storytelling, the book offers a detailed investigation into the secrets held by these ancient remains, weaving a narrative of both reverence and conflict across generations.