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

“What the hell do you want me to do,Edward?I’ve never felt this helpless.”


“And that’s because you love her.We all do.”Leslie moved his hand perhaps to pat Cyril on the shoulder again,but stopped midway,picked up his glass,and sipped the remainder of his drink.


Edward pulled out a notebook and pen.“Let’s see if we can make any sense of what we know.”Then he looked at Cyril.“Or rather what you know.But first,another round.”He went behind the bar and refilled their glasses.“We definitely need spirits tonight.”


“Spirits,”Cyril said.“Yes,that’s what I’m talking about.Caroline was under a spell.”He told them about her vision,seeing Billy on a passing ferry,and his saying something about France.


Chapter 17