A stunning romantic mystery by the sea, from the bestselling author of Among the Lemon Trees.

The truth will surprise you . . .

On the island of Cyprus, in the small seaside town of Larnaka, three childhood friends have reunited for the funeral of Katerina, the much-loved old woman who had a profound effect on their lives.

Eleni, Marianna and Adonis grew up together, as close as siblings. Although from humble beginnings – a housemaid from the age of thirteen – Katerina’s love, wisdom and guidance helped shape them all.

Her loss leaves the friends bereft, but the funeral is not just a time to mourn and remember. Adonis’s mother decides that with Katerina’s death comes the time to share the family’s secrets and answer the riddles of their childhood. A story of deception, forbidden love and undying loyalty unravels.

What she reveals will change everything . . .

READERS LOVE NADIA MARKS:

'I felt that I had entered another world for a while. Enjoyed it enormously'

'I was captured from the first page'

'I truly enjoyed this book, such a wonderful story'