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The Plague Maiden
The Plague Maiden: The Wesley Peterson Series: | Kate Ellis
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When a letter arrives at Tradmouth police station, addressed to a DCI Norbert it causes quite a stir. For though DCI Norbert has long since moved on, the letter claims to have evidence that the man convicted of murdering the Rev. Shipbourne, Vicar of Belsham, during the course of a robbery in 1991, is innocent. Despite having a full case load, including investigating a series of vicious attacks on a local supermarket chain, DI Wesley Peterson is forced to at least follow up on the letter writer's claims. Meanwhile archaelologist Neil Watson is excavating as site in Pest Field near Belsham church. He discovers a mass grave that leads him to conclude that the site - earmarked for development - is one of an ancient medieval plague pit. But, more disturbing, is the discovery that the grave is home to a more recent resident
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Andrew65
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This was quite a complex storyline involving two murders from the 1990s, a modern day supermarket poisoning plot, and historic deaths during the Black Death, as well as murder from that time. It wasn‘t my favourite book in the series but was still a good read, which kept you guessing until the end.

#FabulousFebruary

TrishB Have the first couple on the pile, but not yet started this series! 1y
Andrew65 @TrishB Hope you enjoy them when you get to them. 1y
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#FabulousFebruaryReadathon #BookSpinBimgo #SeriesLove2023

This is a blend of archaeological history and crime. It switches between the past and the present. It takes place in plague-ridden Devon in a spot where a lot of bodies were buried. Bodies from the past but one more body of a more recent death. It has a great cast of characters and a plot that has a twist at the end. Can't wait to read another book by Kate Ellis.

Andrew65 Great review. 1y
EadieB Thanks! 1y
TheSpineView Sounds good! 📚📚📚 1y
PirateJenny So up my alley! 1y
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Andrew65
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Started the eighth book in the excellent Wesley Peterson series which I am doing as a group read on Librarything. @EadieB @Bluebird

Love the mixture of a modern day mystery alongside a historical mysteries l backdrop. A grest lead character too. #Serieslove2023 @TheSpineView #FabulousFebruary

TheSpineView Hope it is a good one! 🤞 1y
Andrew65 @TheSpineView Enjoying it so far. 1y
rwmg One of my favourite series as well 1y
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rwmg BTW, where is this discussion on LT? 1y
rwmg Are you working your way through the whole series? If so, what is your rate - one a month, one a quarter? Just wondering whether to go back and re-read them (it's been 3 years since I read this one) or wait for you to catch up with me. 1y
Andrew65 @rwmg As a group we are reading a few series and alternate them, so usually read 1 of these about every six months. You‘d be very welcome to join us. 1y
rwmg I'll wait for you to catch up, then, but also keep an eye open for what other series your group is reading (edited) 1y
Andrew65 @rwmg Will tag you in these reads. We do one a month currently usually the Thursday before mid month as a start date. 1y
rwmg Thank you 1y
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EadieB
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#ThePlagueMaiden #KateEllis #BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin

This is my #DoubleSpin book.

When a letter arrives at Tradmouth police station, addressed to a DCI Norbert it causes quite a stir. For though DCI Norbert has long since moved on, the letter claims to have evidence that the man convicted of murdering the Rev. Shipbourne, Vicar of Belsham, during the course of a robbery in 1991, is innocent.

EadieB Despite having a full case load, including investigating a series of vicious attacks on a local supermarket chain, DI Wesley Peterson is forced to at least follow up on the letter writer's claims. Meanwhile archaelologist Neil Watson is excavating as site in Pest Field near Belsham church. He discovers a mass grave that leads him to conclude that the site - earmarked for development - is one of an ancient medieval plague pit. 2y
EadieB But, more disturbing, is the discovery that the grave is home to a more recent resident.
This is a blend of archaeological history and crime. It switches between the past and the present. It takes place in plague-ridden Devon in a spot where a lot of bodies were buried. Bodies from the past but one more body of a more recent death.
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EadieB It has a great cast of characters and a plot that has a twist at the end. Can't wait to read another book by Kate Ellis. 2y
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
Andrew65 Always good books 👏👏👏 2y
rwmg I love the parallels between past and present in this series. 2y
EadieB @rwmg Yes they are great! 2y
EadieB @Andrew65 Yes they are! 2y
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rather_be_reading super cute table! 3y
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rwmg
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Good parallels between the two periods as usual. I guessed who the murderer was about half way through and the final revelation concerning the back story didn't surprise me.

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