
The gripping beast
Fantasy, Mysteries and crime stories, Suspense and thrillers
Human-narrated audio
Summary
When Isabel Garth's father dies, she travels to the Orkney Islands to illustrate the journals of his early life there. On Isabel's arrival, local 'witch' Thora warns her of grave danger. After a series of personal mishaps, the menace escalates… with trouble over a Viking treasure and Thora's murder. An old fashioned mystery with lots of atmosphere. 2001.