Viaja a Cornualles en la década de 1840 con un dúo de detectives poco ortodoxo que aborda misterios intrigantes arraigados en la historia y el folclore de la región. Esta serie combina la intriga histórica con un toque de lo sobrenatural, siguiendo a una perspicaz investigadora y a su inusual compañero. Los lectores quedarán cautivados por la mezcla única de resolución de crímenes, leyendas locales y escenarios atmosféricos.
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?