The ghosts of the past hold the key to the present… Set in Morocco and England, a story of espionage, veiled truths and retribution, and how the sins of our forebears haunt the generations of the present. 1936. Newlyweds Beatrice and Gerard Le Tourneau leave France for Morocco and a new life. But as World War Two unfolds and pollutes, their lives become entwined with those around them with devastating results. Oxford 2002. Nicholas Budgeon, a retired Special Branch detective, learns of his ex-wife's suicide. He finds himself in Morocco, retracing the paths of her ancestors in an effort to uncover the truth and unearthing some nasty surprises on the way…
I could imagine that storing of treasures in the second world did occur and in all different places in a bid to keep money for the hoarders of these things and then made instant millionaires after the war. I imagine there is still a lot of treasure hidden and who knows wether it will come to light. The war for so many people did not finish at the end of the war It was interesting to read a bit about Morocco and their culture sins of our forbears haunt the generation of the present
I have not read much about North Africa during the 1930's and 1940's, this is a believable story told about the clash of cultures with several religions and ethnic groups struggling to gain an advantage. The characters are likeable and believable and I feel as if I understand something more about that era.