Those in Peril

From Publishers Weekly When Nick Fewings inherits a portrait of his great-grandfather Solomon Margerson in British author Sampson's engaging third genealogical mystery (after February 2010's A Malignant House), his wife, Suzie, unearths information on Margerson and sparks the family's interest in vacationing in St. Furseys, the seaside village where Margerson had lived, and learning more about his past. Odd activity in the waters beyond the harbor persuades Millie, the Fewings' 14-year-old daughter, and Anna, her cousin, that drug trafficking or other smuggling is occurring, despite her parents' and brother's skepticism. However, when Millie and Anna fail to return home, the Fewings are forced to consider that Millie may have been right as they search frantically for the girls and uncover more than they bargained for. The loyal teamwork of the extended Fewings family, brisk pace, tense climax, and distinctive characters combine into an entertaining read for those looking for a mystery in the Mary Stewart tradition. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From