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To escape the August heat, minister s wife and part-time caterer Faith Fairchild and her family head for their island cottage off the coast of Maine. The cool ocean breezes and change of pace suit them just fine, and Faith s involvement in a local production of Romeo and Juliet keeps her busy. But bad feelings between the summer people and the permanent residents are beginning to surface a split made deeper thanks to the construction of numerous new mansions along the shore. W the body of a wealthy developer washes up near the island s lighthouse, Faith is shaken. Though his death was ruled an accident, instinct tells her something evil is afoot. Then on a casual stroll to the lighthouse Faith is attacked, confirming her darkest fears. Faith must somehow break through the island s divisions to discover the truth and stop a killer before he makes this vacation her last.
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“This whodunit provides fully satisfying fare for a cold winters night around the fire.” Publishers Weekly
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“This highly entertaining series effectively mixes modern-day moral dilemmas with charm, warmth, and humor.” Booklist
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“Faiths fans are sure to be pleased.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Enchanting. . . . Pages style is entertaining and unpretentiously cultured.” Portland Press Herald
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“Faith is a gem.” Globe and Mail (Toronto)
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“Pages young sleuth is a charmer.” New York Times Book Review
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“Pages literary concoction is satisfying and surprisingly delicious.” Los Angeles Times
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“Pages eye for detail adds to the appeal of a book best read to the sound of the surf.” Boston Herald
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“Spine-tingling.” Library Journal
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“As cozy as any hand-knit shawl.” Kirkus Reviews
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“An expert at the puzzle mystery.” Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
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“The author writes with grace and gentle wit, expertly weaving all her material together into a satisfying whole.” Denver Post
Synopsis
Something was very wrong on Sanpere this summer . . .
To escape the misery of a sweltering August in Aleford, Massachusetts, caterer and minister's wife Faith Fairchild and her family head for their cottage on Maine's peaceful Sanpere Island in Penobscot Bay. But things have changed since their last visit. An aggressive developer is moving forward on plans that will destroy the unique ambience of the island, infuriating residents. Tensions are running dangerously high, and soon murder rears its hideous head. Faith discovers a corpse while exploring the grounds of Sanpere's historic lighthouse. With fear running rampant and volatile emotions approaching the detonation point, the intrepid sleuth must track down a killer for the sake of a friend and the island she loves.
About the Author
Katherine Hall Page was born and grew up in New Jersey, graduating from Livingston High School. Her father was the Executive Director of The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and her mother is an artist. She has a brother and sister. Early on the family developed a love of the Maine coast, spending summer vacations on Deer Isle. She received her BA from Wellesley College, majoring in English and went on to a Masters in Secondary Education from Tufts and a Doctorate in Administration, Public Planning, and Social Policy from Harvard. College had brought her to Massachusetts and she continues to reside there. Before her career as a full-time writer, Ms. Page taught at the high school level for many years. She developed a program for adolescents with special emotional needs, a school within a school model, that dealt with issues of truancy, substance abuse, and family relationships. Those five years in particular were rich ones for her. This interest in individuals and human behavior later informed her writing.
Married for twenty-seven years to Professor Alan Hein, an experimental psychologist at MIT, the couple have one nineteen-year-old son. It was during her husband's sabbatical year in France after the birth of their son that Ms. Page wrote her first mystery, The Body in theBelfry, 1991 Agatha Award winner for Best First Mystery Novel. The thirteenth in the series, The Body in the Lighthouse, will be published by William Morrow in the spring. Ms. Page was also awarded the 2001 Agatha for Best Short Story for "The Would-Be Widower" in the Malice Domestic Xcollection (Avon Books). She was an Edgar nominee for her juvenile mystery, Christie&Company Down East.
Descended from Norwegian-Americans on her mother's side and New Englanders on her father's, Ms. Page grew up listening to all sorts of stories. She remains an unabashed eavesdropper and will even watch your slides or home movies to hear your narration. Her books are the product of all the strands of her life and she plans to keep weaving.