After the senseless murder of his wife, detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley retreated to cornwall, where he has spent six solitary weeks hiking the bleak and rugged coastline. But no matter how far he walks, no matter...After the senseless murder of his wife, detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley retreated to cornwall, where he has spent six solitary weeks hiking the bleak and rugged coastline. But no matter how far he walks, no matter how exhausting his days, the painful memories Of Helen's death do not diminish.