Publisher's Synopsis
Seeking solace in Gozo, Elspeth Duff stays with her aunt Magdelena Cassar, who shares a haunting wartime mystery. Elspeth is asked to uncover the fate of Magdelena's missing husband, whose disappearance before a devastating bombing raid raises suspicions of treachery. As she pieces together the past, Elspeth's respite is interrupted by a determined suitor eager to mend their relationship. Their joint investigation rekindles emotions Elspeth struggles to suppress.
Elspeth's latest mystery is a must-read for those who enjoy rich historical backdrops and the charm of a cozy, international mystery.