'Mary Stewart is a wonderful writer - you fall into the book, its location and plot' Reader review 'Beautifully written and full of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end' Reader review 'Escapism of the best kind' Reader review While on a walking holiday through the beautiful, deserted hills of Crete, Nicola Ferris stumbles across a critically injured Englishman, guarded by a fierce Greek. Nicola cannot abandon them and so sets off on a perilous search for their lost companion - all the while being pursued by someone who wants to make sure none of them leave the island . . .Transport yourself to the idyllic hills of mid-century Crete in this tale of peril and intrigue, from the original queen of romantic suspense, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.Praise for Mary Stewart:'A perfect book for a long cold day' Reader review 'Mary Stewart is magic' New York Times'Gorgeous scenery, danger and romance, with a hint of retro - addictive!' Reader review 'One of the great British storytellers of the 20th century' Independent'Without doubt one of my favourite authors' Reader review 'A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors' Harriet Evans 'She built the bridge between classic literature and modern popular fiction. She did it first and she did it best' Herald