The sudden death of Guy Brouard shocks the inhabitants of the island of Guernsey—Brouard had been their generous benefactor for many years. A young American woman, China River, who was staying at Brouard’s home, is accused of the murder. Her brother seeks help from the only person he knows in England—Deborah St. James, wife of a well-known criminal expert. Learning with horror that her old friend has been arrested, Deborah persuades her husband Simon to travel with her to the island in order to prevent a miscarriage of justice and find the true criminal.
Elizabeth George is an outstanding master of the detective novel. Her work has earned recognition from readers all over the world, including Russia. Her books are published in million-copy print runs, become the basis for TV films, and receive prestigious literary awards.