review by Babs Simpson on show 6th October 2011
The cover of this book caught my attention as it is a photograph of St Michael's Mount looking beautiful under a cloudless sky.
The story begins when a higly successful businessman with a holiday home in St Ives goes missing. His clothes are found on the beach. Has he drowned whilst surfing or has his disappearance been carefully staged? Months later, Felicity Paradise, an artist, thinks she sees him on Tresco, but it can't be. The missing man is pronounced officially dead, but the case, if there is a case, takes an unexpected and tragic turn.
Chief Inspector Keith Penrose, an old frind of Felicity's, begins to unravel the layers of deceit and deception, only to find he's left with a mystery at both ends of the investigation. Assistance comes, as usual, from Felicity and unexpectedly, from his wife until the final denouement takes place.
The story unfolds against the glorious settings of Tresco and St Michael's Mount and, of course Felicity's home town of St Ives.
Whilst not in the same league as PD James, for instance, this is a good, light read. The settings and characters are vividly described. It won't take you long to get through, but it's worth it for the local interest.
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