Series: The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Season: Season 5
Episode Number: 4
Air Date:
Duration: 60 min
Wexford is staying in London with his nephew Howard, a police superintendent, convalescing from over-work and under doctor's orders to drink only water. He is supposed to be resting, but he is bored, and his nephew is dealing with a fascinating murder case. The body of a young woman, Loveday Morgan, was found in Kenbourne Vale Cemetery, strangled with a silk scarf, and the only things in her handbag were a photograph and two telephone numbers. It appears that she had no money and was living under a false name. Wexford, keen to get out and about, is drawn to the case. His unofficial investigation uncovers a story of adoption and parental love.
Matthew Jacobs
Writer
Ian McNeice
Ivan Teal
Philip Glenister
Brian Gregson
John Forgeham
Det Insp Baker