Living on the Greek island of Rhodes during the late 1930’s is an apprehensive time for an English family like the Burnetts. Their son, David, is missing and the fascist Italians who govern the island suspect that he is part of the Greek resistance. His parents, George and Philippa, are elderly scholars and their daughter, Eve, takes care of most of their needs. Eve is frightened by her brother’s disappearance and the interest shown by the Italian official Luigi Gassi and policeman Julio Falcone.

Julio knows that the Burnett family is hiding something but his common sense seems to desert him when he is around Eve. He wants her to trust him but these restless times do not encourage confidence. Eve feels something special for Julio; however, she must protect her family even at the cost of her own happiness.

Historical novelist Lindsay Townsend spirits her readers to the Island of Rhodes, painting a gorgeous setting with words, among the ancient streets and rolling countryside during the fascist Mussolini’s pre-WWII reign. A SECRET TREASURE has a solid well-researched background that brings this time and place to life. As the suspenseful plot unfolds; we are treated to well-defined characters, smart dialog, thrilling escapades and a beautiful developing romance between unlikely participants. I guarantee that readers will not be able to put down Lindsay Townsend’s engrossing SECRET TREASURE until the last entertaining page is read.

Filed Under: Bookstrand Reviews September 2008	About the Book: Genre: suspense ISBN: 1-60601-105-7 Page Count: 102 Price: $ 3.99 Reviewer: Donna
	Sensuality Rating: Sweet Star Rating: 5 Stars