Caroline and Cyril have recently wed and are honeymooning on the Isle of Man, a glorious spot in the middle of the Irish Sea marked by picturesque villages, rocky cliffs, and bracing winds. Caroline is immediately drawn to the island’s history of rampaging Vikings, tales of mermaids and legendary kings, and the friendly inhabitants with quaint superstitions and proverbs. In no time, she falls in love with her surroundings.<br><br>But unexplainable events unfold, convincing her sinister forces are at work. Part by accident and part by design, Edward and Leslie join the couple, and together they must identify a turned British agent, retrieve a top secret document, and learn the true meaning of the phrase, "It all comes back to the camps." Will logic and reason prevail, or will a bit of magic and island whimsy save the day?

A Manx Tale

After Mrs.Bundy served her a light breakfast of toast and tea—light by Manx standards—Caroline set off on the coastal path,flanked by Samson and Delilah.“Take them with you,”Bundy said.“They go crazy without exercise.”


Caroline had the odd feeling Mrs.Bundy was glad to be rid of her.The old girl became quite irritable when she’d asked her about the scarf incident and her relationship to Billy.That night in the pub they seemed to greet one another as old friends.Had she known Billy long?Bundy answered with a shrug and a“not long,”but Caroline recognized a fib when she heard one.Caroline asked about Mrs.Bundy’s family,and she suddenly clammed up.Perhaps like some people,Bundy valued her privacy,so Caroline decided not to push further.She couldn’t fault her for not opening up to a complete stranger,especially in wartime.But still…something was there.But what?


Chapter 14