The Dark Angel

Dr. Ruth Galloway, a forensic archaeologist, finds her quiet routine shattered by an intriguing invitation from Italian archaeologist Dr. Angelo Morelli. He seeks her expertise on a baffling set of bones discovered in Castello degli Angeli, a tiny, remote hilltop village near Rome. Eager for a much-needed break from her Norfolk life, Ruth embarks on what promises to be a working holiday, bringing her daughter Kate and friend Shona along. However, the picturesque Italian setting soon reveals layers of dark history. Ruth uncovers not only an ancient Roman mystery entwined with the enigmatic bones but also a chilling secret dating back to the war years and the Italian Resistance. Complicating matters, her estranged colleague DCI Harry Nelson, accompanied by the enigmatic druid Cathbad, unexpectedly arrives. Before they can reconcile their mutual shock, the ancient discovery ignites a modern murder, plunging Ruth into a dangerous investigation where someone is determined to protect the village's deep-seated secrets, no matter the cost.