DI Richard Poole is perplexed by a fatal fire at the island convent. Will he and his team manage to unravel the many mysteries at the heart of this seemingly impossible murder? And will DS Bordey get to the root of the inspector's nun phobia?

Camille attempts to persuade Richard to take an interest in the history and folklore of Saint Marie.

There is an unwelcome blast from the past for DI Richard Poole when a former colleague turns up in Saint Marie.

When a philanthropist is murdered in broad daylight at a charity fundraiser, DI Poole and his colleagues find themselves up against a daring and elusive opponent.