When a woman is burned to death in Grandal Field in Devon, it seems like
a case of mistaken identity. Until DI Wesley Peterson learns of a legend
involving a French woman who burned to death there in the thirteenth
century. And when he discovers that records of a previous excavation on
the site have vanished, and that two archaeologists involved in that dig
died in tragic circumstances, Wesley starts to investigate the
possibility of a link between the legend and recent events.
But edging closer to the truth brings unexpected danger to Wesley. For
the truth echoes a story of twisted love and obsession from many
centuries ago - a truth that almost costs Wesley his life . . .