The Hallmarked Man

Encouraged by Robin’s renewed warmth toward him, Strike considers declaring his feelings to Robin in Sark. Robin finally receives a reply to the texts she’s sent to Wynn Jones, a friend of Tyler’s. Wynn has attached a photograph of Robin from an article accompanied by a drooling emoji. Robin responds with feigned amusement.

Robin calls Kim to critique her surveillance of Albie. Kim has reported that the girl with Albie was called Clarissa. However, Robin has since discovered that his companion was Tish Benton, and Kim missed the opportunity to speak to her. Kim is unapologetic until Robin angrily reminds the subcontractor that she is a partner of the agency.

Robin reviews the CCTV footage of Ramsay Silver. She wonders if the blonde customer who distracted Pamela was Sofia Medina wearing a wig. Robin also notices that before Wright leaves Ramsay Silver, he stumbles.

On the flight to Sark, Robin tells Strike about a discovery she has made in the Reata Lindvall case. She reveals that the fragmented human remains were missing their hands, feet, and heads, suggesting the same modus operandi as the murderer of William Wright. It could not be proven that the remains were of both Lindvall and her daughter.