Hidden Bay

Young Londoner Oliver Gordon inherits a colonial mansion, Villa Marina, in the coastal town of Suances in Cantabria, a region in northern Spain. During renovation work, a baby's body is found walled up in the basement, and next to it is a strange object, an ugly statuette depicting some exotic idol. The terrible discovery seems to open a door to the abyss, and murders, one more intricate than the other, begin to occur in the peaceful resort town and its environs. The police are at a dead end, the investigation is stalled. Oliver, who fled to Spain from his past, is seriously fascinated by the investigation, which is headed by Valentina Redondo, a stern beauty with eyes of different colors. Gradually it becomes clear that the roots of the crimes go back to the distant past, to the years of the Spanish Civil War. Oliver understands that both the terrible discovery and everything that happened afterwards are directly connected with him...

A Spanish detective bestseller, in which the investigation is closely intertwined with family history. The book's special charm is given by the setting, Cantabria, with its hidden bays, secluded beaches, ancient artifacts - one of the most mysterious regions of Spain. The magic of the place in the novel is combined with a detective plot, the mysteries of history and ancient symbols. "Hidden Bay" is a real detective journey into the unknown.

Author: Maria Orunya
Translation: Marina Ketlerova
Year of issue: 2024
Publisher: Phantom Press
Pages: 400
Dimensions: 220x150x36 mm
Cover type: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-5-86471-929-9