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The discovery of a missing womans bones force Ruth and Nelson to finally confront their feelings for each other as they desperately work to exonerate one of their own in this not-to-be-missed Ruth Galloway mystery from USA Today bestselling author Elly Griffiths. When builders discover a human skeleton during a renovation of a café, they call in archeologist Dr. Ruth Galloway, who is preoccupied with the threatened closure of her department and by her ever-complicated relationship with DCI Nelson. The bones turn out to be modern—the remains of Emily Pickering, a young archaeology student who went missing in 2002. Suspicion soon falls on Emilys Cambridge tutor and also on another archeology enthusiast who was part of the group gathered the weekend before she disappeared—Ruths friend Cathbad.As they investigate, Nelson and his team uncover a tangled web of relationships within the archeology group and look for a link between them and the café where Emilys bones were found. Then, just when the team seem to be making progress, Cathbad disappears. The trail leads Ruth a to the Neolithic flint mines in Grimes Graves. The race is on, first to find Cathbad and then to exonerate him, but will Ruth and Nelson uncover the truth in time to save their friend?

Embark on a thrilling archaeological mystery with Ruth Galloway in "The Last Remains," the captivating 15th installment in the Ruth Galloway Mysteries series by Elly Griffiths. Join the renowned forensic archaeologist as she uncovers a hidden world of secrets buried deep beneath the Norfolk salt marshes.

In the picturesque coastal town of North Norfolk, a routine archaeological dig unearths an ancient skeleton, remarkably preserved and dating back centuries. Intrigued by the find, Ruth Galloway is called to investigate, only to discover that the remains are far from ordinary.

As Ruth delves deeper into the mystery, she encounters a series of unsettling events that hint at a darker history lurking beneath the idyllic facade of the seaside community. A series of threatening letters target her, cryptic messages warn of hidden dangers, and eerie coincidences lead her to question her own sanity.

With her characteristic tenacity and sharp intellect, Ruth unravels a complex web of connections between the ancient past and the present. As she follows a trail of clues, she uncovers a forgotten tragedy, a tale of love and betrayal that spans generations.

Ruth's determination to solve the mystery intensifies as she faces threats and obstacles at every turn. With the help of her loyal team, including the enigmatic DCI Nelson and the quirky Cathbad, she uncovers a conspiracy that reaches into the highest echelons of power.

In a race against time, Ruth must expose the truth before the hidden forces at play unleash a devastating outcome. As she digs deeper, she realizes that the last remains hold the key to a dark secret that will change her life forever.

"The Last Remains" is a gripping archaeological mystery that blends suspense, history, and a touch of the supernatural. Elly Griffiths masterfully weaves a tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.