by Val McDermid · St. Martin's Minotaur · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780007825523
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«The Grave Tattoo» is the mystery and thriller novel by Val McDermid, published by St. Martin's Minotaur in paperback (546 pages, in English).
A researcher of William Wordsworth's work believes the poet hid an epic poem about the Bounty mutiny and Fletcher Christian's return. When torrential rains unearth a tattooed corpse in the Lake District, Jane Gresham tries to confirm the legend while someone follows her closely. The search for a two-century-old manuscript becomes a race for a secret that may still cost lives.
Standalone novel by the author, not part of her series featuring Carol Jordan/Tony Hill or Karen Pirie. English edition of 546 pages in paperback, originally published in 2006.
For readers of psychological thrillers and historical mystery novels, especially those who enjoy stories linking current crimes with historical episodes like the Bounty mutiny.
Valarie McDermid is a Scottish crime writer of over 30 novels. Her work is considered part of a sub-genre known as Tartan Noir, and is known for uncompromising depictions of violence. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award and the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award.
