That is a really great thriller, the characters, the scenery, everything is described so that you think you are in the middle of it. It was my first P.D. James novel, but definitely not the last.

From the back:

Combe Island off the Cornish Coast offers rest and seclusion to over-stressed professionals who have paid the price of getting to the top. But when one of these distinguished visitors is found hanging from the top of the island's lighthouse, murder - not suicide - is suspected.

This book goes into lellie's Autumn bookbox.

Chosen from lellies `One for Autumn` bookbox.

Found in a box of books after moving house.
To remain on Mount Toberead for now.