Spanning both world wars, this mystery forces Lane to confront old loyalties and buried histories. When a man disappears under suspicious circumstances, Lane and Darling must unravel a trail of espionage, betrayal, and long-hidden truths.
Iona Whishaw was born in 1948 to English parents in British Columbia and brought up in Mexico and the US. She worked as a youth worker, taught high school and served for 16 years as a high school administrator in Vancouver, Canada. She earned a Masters of Arts degree in creative writing from UBC and was the recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction in Education award and a Canada's Top Principals award.