Beneath the soil lies a treasure trove . . . and a history written in blood.

Naomi Blake and her partner Alec’s much-needed holiday in rural Somerset quickly takes a chilling turn when they arrive at their secluded B&B. What was meant to be a relaxing escape is soon overshadowed by tragedy.

The body of enigmatic Eddy Thame, an elderly historian and metal detectorist, is found at the foot of his stairs. His neck is broken in what appears to be a simple accident.

But Naomi can’t shake the feeling there’s more to this death than meets the eye.

Eddy was obsessed with the local folklore of buried treasure from the Monmouth Rebellion, and his relentless search uncovered far more than just relics.

With danger closing in, Naomi begins to question how far she’s willing to go for justice. Will she and Alec unearth the truth in time, or will the dark ties of history bury them both?

This utterly gripping crime mystery is perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Tana French and Val McDermid.

Please note this book was previously published as Blood Ties. It is a revised edition and any errors have been corrected.