Iona Whishawová mistrně kombinuje napětí a psychologickou hloubku ve svých detektivních příbězích. Její díla často zkoumají složité mezilidské vztahy a morální dilemata, přičemž čtenáře provádí spletitými zápletkami s jistou rukou. Autorčin styl je charakterizován pečlivou pozorností k detailům a vytříbeným jazykem, což z ní činí jednu z nejvýraznějších autorek současné detektivní fikce.
Fans of the author and new readers will discover a captivating experience filled with engaging storytelling and rich characters. The book promises to be highly entertaining, appealing to a wide audience with its blend of humor and drama.
An explosion disrupts a quiet June afternoon in King's Cove, leading Lane to discover an injured, mute Japanese girl hiding near a secluded cabin. Meanwhile, Inspector Darling and Sergeant Ames investigate a murder at a local jeweler's, uncovering a connection to a fellow businessman that ties back to Cornwall and a mining operation on the McKenzie River. As Lane seeks to reunite the girl with her family, the investigation reveals deeper local ties and a complex web of intrigue involving crime and international interests.
Set against a snowy backdrop, a newlywed named Lane steps in as a substitute teacher when both the regular educators are missing under suspicious circumstances. After discovering a ransacked cottage, an unconscious teacher, and a missing colleague, Lane teams up with her husband, Inspector Darling, and his team to uncover the mystery. As they navigate threatening notes and a hit-and-run victim, the small community of King's Cove grapples with new challenges, revealing deeper secrets and tensions among its residents.