Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is running a small hotel on a Greek island with her long-term boyfriend Andreas. When a couple - the Trehearnes - come to stay and tell her about a murder that took place on the same day and in the same hotel in which their daughter was married, Susan finds herself increasingly fascinated by this story. And when thy tell her that their daughter is now missing, Susan knows that she must return to London and find out what really happened ... The follow-up to "Magpie Murders".