The Hawksbridge Worm
The Hawksbridge Worm by Julian Smart, published by Anthemion in 2023, is a captivating addition to the Thomas Rufford Mysteries series, featuring 362 pages in English. This narrative unfolds when Thomas’ friend Francesca makes an unusual purchase and writes a play about a mythical beast, leading to a series of events that turn innocent theatrics into a lethal situation. As Thomas and his wife Phyllis discover a young woman’s body in a stone circle, they are drawn into a mystery that intertwines the past and present.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that explores the connections between a tragic event from the previous century and Francesca’s new business. As Thomas navigates the complexities of amateur sleuthing, he encounters a love-lorn rector, a notorious poet, and a fateful ruby, all while confronting spectres from his own past that threaten his marriage and future. The Hawksbridge Worm delves into themes of mystery and suspense, inviting readers to unravel the riddles alongside Thomas and those around him.
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When Thomas’ friend Francesca makes an unusual purchase and writes a play about a mythical beast, innocent theatrics turn lethal. Thomas and his wife Phyllis discover a young woman’s body in a stone circle – is there a mystical explanation, or an all too rational one?
A tragedy from the previous century also demands his attention. The deaths of three former residents of Hawksbridge are linked to Francesca’s new business, and these ghosts must be laid to rest. Along the way, Thomas must solve the riddles of a love-lorn rector, a notorious poet, and a fateful ruby.
Meanwhile, spectres from Thomas’ own past return to threaten his marriage and his future, after the unwelcome appearance of an old acquaintance and his sister.
The fourth in the Thomas Rufford Mysteries, The Hawksbridge Worm follows Thomas and those around him as they face threats to their own happiness – and deadly drama.
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