"I am certain that most of the devout Christians
present might know what to expect if he or she attempts to cross the river
after dark..."
The newly married Dr Francis and Elizabeth Woods arrive in
Ingerley in 1880 to make their new home together. For Elizabeth it’s a return
to the place where her father has been the resident doctor for several years
and from whom her husband will be taking over. It all promises a cosy,
comfortable future for the young couple. However, despite the idyllic setting,
all is not as it should be in Ingerley. From the local inn, to the local manor
house, secrets abide. People are not what they appear to be. Even in the River
Ribble, the legendary water spirit Peg O’Nell is unsettled. Just what could set
things right?
Cover and internal map by Mark Hetherington
Altar illustration by Jennie Lee Cobban