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Nicola Ferris works as a secretary at the British Embassy in Athens. On a quiet holiday in Crete she follows a hidden path into the White Mountains, where she meets two hikers who have witnessed a blood‑thiefing scene involving an Englishman and a group driven by greed. Nicola quickly discovers a man in hiding and becomes entangled in a dangerous plot that puts her own life at risk. The story follows her attempts to unravel the mystery while navigating the treacherous politics and secrets of the Greek island.
First publish date: June 1975
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Mary Stewart
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