In 2004 Peel started his autobiography, but his sudden death in October the same year left the manuscript unfinished. Completed by his wife, it was called 'Margrave of the Marshes', a title John often thought he would like if he were ever to be ennobled.

This is an extraordinary and moving tale by an ex-POW and last surviving member of the Gordon Highlanders regiment that was captured by the Japanese in Singapore.

In the grounds of an abandoned convent, forensic anthropologist Dr Temperance Brennan digs carefully. She is there to exhume the remains of Sister Elisabeth Nicolet. But the body has been moved to an unmarked grave. Why have the remains been disturbed?

Robin of Locksley returns from the Crusades to find his people starving and oppressed by the new Sheriff of Nottingham. The laws have become unjust, the punishments don't fit the crimes. Robin reasons with the Sheriff with his bow and arrow.

The Malek brothers stand to inherit a fortune. One of them went missing 18 years ago and Millhone is hired to find him, even though this prodigal son is not welcome at the family table. She succeeds, but in this embattled family, malice kills.