The Plague Maiden

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 a robbery in 1991 is innocent. Despite having a full caseload DI Wesley Peterson is forced to at least follow up on the claims. Meanwhile archaeologist Neil Watson is excavating a site in Pest Field. He discovers a mass grave that leads him to conclude that the site is one of an ancient medieval plague pit. But more disturbing is the discovery that the grave is home to a more recent resident…