The Scold's Bridle

The Scold's Bridle, a crime novel by Minette Walters and winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award, explores the mysterious circumstances surrounding Mathilda Gillespie's death, which was initially considered a suicide. As Dr. Sarah Blakeney investigates, she uncovers unsettling details and the vanishing of Mathilda’s diaries, raising questions about what truly transpired in the days leading up to the tragic event.