Publisher's Synopsis
Gary Farrow was supposed to have retired as an investigator after a career with the police. Under the tutelage of his friend and mentor Mark Foster-Blythe, a successful and reputable antique dealer, he was learning to buy and sell in the world of antiquities and collectables. However, despite Gary's attempts to navigate a new career path, and to Mark's eternal frustration, he demonstrated a knack for diverting them both down old, well-trodden tracks into cases of mystery and intrigue. This was no exception. Ironically Gary's latest investigation began at Mark's instigation when he asked Gary to visit the home of the home of a well-to-do retired businessman to value his personal collection of objet d'art. A matter of days later Gary was called as a witness to a Coroner's inquest into the sudden death of his client, Vincent Colley. At the inquest Gary first encountered Vincent's beautiful niece Sabrina, following her impassioned outburst following a verdict of death by natural causes. Convinced that there were sinister forces at work Sabrina persuaded Gary to help her to examine the true circumstances of her uncle's unexpected demise. Sabrina's suspicion was aimed squarely at Vincent's 'adopted' family and little will persuade her that they were not involved in his death in some way. Eager to come to the assistance of a beautiful woman Gary takes the case, once again to the chagrin of his friend, and unwilling comrade at arms, Mark. The trail takes Gary on a sea journey dragging his reluctant partner along for the ride. The question is: will Gary Farrow throw any light on the night Vincent Colley died with his socks on? Will his friendship with Mark survive the roll of the ocean waves? Will love's pale light flicker for Gary and the beautiful Sabrina? Or will Gary simply end up 'All At Sea'?
