Marnie Walker initially saw this as someone else’s problem and became drawn into the investigation against her will. Meanwhile, an archaeological dig uncovered uncomfortable issues relating to witchcraft in Marnie’s supposedly idyllic village. As bodies were found in shallow graves close to her canalside home, the police demanded answers to tough questions.

Matters became even more complicated with the arrival of a strange boat and its owner, leading to ancient and modern conflicts. Marnie also faced problems of her own making that could potentially ruin an important aspect of her life forever.

The final twists revealed that there were more secrets surrounding Marnie and her loved ones than they had ever imagined. As usual, in her life, nothing was quite what it seemed.