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The Grave Tattoo

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The Grave Tattoo

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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The Grave Tattoo

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake District, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

In The Grave Tattoo, Val McDermid intertwines a modern mystery with historical intrigue, providing a richly detailed narrative. Critics praise the novel's complex plot and well-researched historical elements, although some find the pacing uneven. McDermid adeptly balances tension and character development, making it a compelling read for mystery enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read The Grave Tattoo?

A fan of The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown or The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco would relish The Grave Tattoo. This reader enjoys historical mysteries woven with literary intrigue, linguistic puzzles, and complex narratives exploring hidden secrets and scholarly quests. Ideal for those intrigued by history and literature intertwined.

Book Details
Pages

390

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake District, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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