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241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 12, 2023
When Mina receives a note a few days before Christmas from her estranged godfather Davy Penhallow, an acclaimed artist who lives on Morgelyn Island off Cornwall, she is initially not sure what to do. But it’s not like she’s enjoying her boring job, so when she learns that Davy is recovering from a stroke in hospital and wants her to take care of his cat Murr, she leaves her work obligations and rushes to the remote location. Her only intent is to ensure that someone is looking after Murr so she can return to London immediately.
However, as she spends more time in Davy’s cottage, she recollects his engaging narration of Cornish folklore and the few happy months she spent there with her mother. The support of the island community also touches her. But she soon discovers a hidden agenda behind one islander’s friendly overtures. Now it is up to Mina to save Murr and Morgelyn.
The story comes to us in Mina’s first person perspective.
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Many thanks to the Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.