Author: Anna North
If you were ever hooked on the American TV series “Bones” or have a fascination with forensic science, Anna North’s 2025 novel “Bog Queen” ought to catch your attention.
When a centuries-old bog body is discovered in northwest England, an American forensic anthropologist, Agnes, is called to investigate the finding, while peat-cutters and activists advance with their own agendas.
The novel alternates between Agnes and a Celtic druid woman, separated by nearly 2,000 years and navigating vastly different worlds.
While the concept is compelling, “Bog Queen” struggles to fully immerse the reader in its characters. Their inner lives often feel muted, as if the novel is more invested in what they represent rather than who they are.
