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2025: A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop.
The Hallmarked Man
What you need to know before your trail
A dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber – but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she’s certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend – the father of her newborn baby – who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.
The more Strike and his business partner Robin Ellacott delve into the case, the more labyrinthine it gets. The silver shop is no ordinary one: it’s located beside Freemasons’ Hall and specialises in Masonic silverware. And in addition to the armed robber and Decima’s boyfriend, it becomes clear that there are other missing men who could fit the profile of the body in the vault.
As the case becomes ever more complicated and dangerous, Strike faces another quandary. Robin seems increasingly committed to her boyfriend, policeman Ryan Murphy, but the impulse to declare his own feelings for her is becoming stronger than ever.
Travel Guide
London
Oh the city is once again home to Strike and Robin. The auction house and the Freemasob’s lodge are key here but so too is the office in Denmark Street.
Ironbridge
Place for some investigation. The history of this place is amazing and the town gets a nice tour but leaves you with enough to want to go and see it for yourself. The history and Strike and Robin’s scenes here bring the present to a town with a significant past and the contrast is interesting!
Sark
A great place for Strike to be somewhat stranded with Robin! Shame that it’s so hilly and bad for walking for Strike. There’s no cars allowed either so unless they get a tractor, it’s walking all the way.
Scotland
Strike heads up to Scotland too and visits Crieff and travels to Moffat and Dunkeld bridge with links to the Freemason’s.
Masham
In Yorkshire and only referred to in passing really for scenes when Robin stays with family. Worth going in real life though!
Streetview Maps
F) Freemason's Hall London
L) The Swan Taphouse, Ironbridge
P) Sark's roads and tractors
R) Scotland - Dunkeld Bridge
BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Hallmarked Man
Destination/location: London, Ironbridge, Masham, Sark, Scottish Highlands Author/guide: Robert Galbraith Departure Time: 2025
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