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Dorothy Martin, an Anglophile, and her husband, retired police detective Alan Nesbitt, travel to Alderney for a relaxing weekend. On their first day, they discover the body of fellow American Abercrombie on a steep hill path. Though initially assumed to be an accident, the couple senses foul play and, guided by Alan’s knowledge of investigations, delve deeper into the island’s secrets. Their probing leads to unsettling revelations that turn a simple holiday into a chilling murder mystery.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Jeanne M. Dams
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