Wychwood
Wychwood by George Mann, published by Titan Books on September 12, 2017, is a 400-page novel written in English. The story follows journalist Elspeth Reeves, who, after losing both her job and partner, returns to her mother’s house in the quiet village of Wilsby-under-Wychwood. As she grapples with her life’s setbacks, a shocking discovery shakes the community: a woman is found murdered with cryptic symbols linked to a local myth. This incident propels Elspeth into a web of mystery and intrigue.
As Elspeth teams up with her childhood friend, DS Peter Shaw, they delve into the investigation, uncovering dark secrets that have lingered in the village for decades. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery and detective fiction, exploring themes of folklore and the impact of the past on the present. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that combines traditional storytelling with a cozy atmosphere, all while unraveling the sinister events that unfold in Wychwood.
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After losing her job and her partner in one fell swoop, journalist Elspeth Reeves is back in her mother’s house in the sleepy village of Wilsby-under-Wychwood, wondering where it all went wrong. Then a body is found in the neighbouring Wychwoods: a woman ritually slaughtered, with cryptic symbols scattered around her corpse. Elspeth recognizes these from a local myth of the Carrion King, a Saxon magician who once held a malevolent court deep in the forest. As more murders follow, Elspeth joins her childhood friend DS Peter Shaw to investigate, and the two discover sinister village secrets harking back decades.
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