Voyagez en Cornouailles dans les années 1840 avec un duo de détectives peu orthodoxes qui s'attaquent à d'intrigants mystères ancrés dans l'histoire et le folklore de la région. Cette série mêle intrigue historique et une touche de surnaturel, suivant une investigatrice perspicace et son partenaire peu conventionnel. Les lecteurs seront captivés par le mélange unique de résolution de crimes, de légendes locales et de décors atmosphériques.
Cornwall, 1844. On a lonely moorland farm not far from Jamaica Inn, farmhand Shilly finds love in the arms of Charlotte Dymond. When she's found on the moor with her throat cut, Shilly is determined to find out who is responsible, and so is the stranger calling himself Mr Williams who asks for Shilly's help.
Jamaica Inn, 1844: the talk is of witches. A boy has vanished in the woods of Trethevy on the North Cornish coast, and a reward is offered for his return. Shilly has had enough of such dark doings, but her new companion, the woman who calls herself Anna Drake, insists they investigate.
Cornwall 1845. What caused the death of a tattooed stranger found on Morwenstow beach clutching a key? Is he a victim of deliberate wrecking, lured by false lights? Or are tales of savage mermaids true?