What We're Reading: Cathy

This Body of Death by Elizabeth George

The body of a young woman is found stabbed in a cemetery in London. The "persons of interest" include a paranoid schizophrenic, a thatcher, and a bartender/ice skating instructor. The investigation includes London and Hampshire and the New Forest which has its own special rules. Acting Superintendent Isabelle Ardery (hoping for the permanent position) persuades DI Thomas Lynley to help out in the investigation even though he is still on leave, grieving for his murdered wife. Behind the whole case is the question of how should children who commit a horrendous crime who have themselves been victims of child abuse, be treated. Where does the circle end?