Recommended for fans of historical fiction and crime novels. The Grave Tattoo weaves a fascinating tale blending history, literature, and murder. Val McDermid masterfully creates a suspenseful plot surrounding the discovery of a mysterious body and the connections it may have to a centuries-old secret. With characters who are both relatable and intriguing, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and crime novels alike.

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From bestselling author Val McDermid comes a modern thriller about an ancient murder set on the high seas…After summer rains uncover a corpse bearing tattoos like those of eighteenth-century seafarers, many residents of the English Lake District can’t help but wonder whether it’s the body of one of the town’s most legendary fugitives.Scholar and native Lakelander Jane Gresham feels compelled to finally discover the truth about the myths and buried secrets rooted in her hometown. What she never expected was to find herself at the heart of a 200-year-old mystery that still has the power to put lives on the line. And with each new lead she pursues, death follows hard on her heels….

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