The Dead Lie Down

The story centers on Ruth Bussey, who, after a past filled with regret and punishment, has begun to rebuild her life and find love with Aidan Seed. However, Aidan harbors a dark secret involving a murder from his past. The plot thickens when Ruth discovers that the victim he claims to have killed, Mary Trelease, is actually alive and known to her. This revelation leads to a gripping exploration of secrets, identity, and the complexities of love, as Sergeant Charlotte Zailer and DC Simon Waterhouse return to unravel the truth.