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200s: Portsmouth harbour reveals some dark secrets…
The Suffocating Sea (DI Andy Horton 3)
What you need to know before your trail
DI Horton is called to investigate a suspicious fire on board a boat, but as soon as he arrives at the marina he experiences a premonition so strong that it’s almost audible. As he views the charred remains of the dead man he knows instinctively that this investigation will be like no other, and he’s right. Soon Horton is forced to confront the past, not just the victim’ past, but the mystery surrounding his mother’s disappearance over thirty years ago. As the pieces of a long ago puzzle begin to unravel, it soon becomes clear to Horton that this is one case someone is determined he should never solve – masterminded by a dangerous adversary who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from coming out…
Locations
Reset- Hampshire - Portsmouth
- A: Portsmouth Harbour
- B: Portsmouth Harbour
- C: Queen St
- D: Buckingham St
- E: Cranleigh Rd
- F: Oyster Quay
- G: Paulsgrove Lake
- England Channel -Guernsey
- H: Saint St Peter Port
- I: Petit Bot Bay
Travel Guide
Portsmouth
Although the novel is set in Portsmouth, the author is keen to point out that she has used her imagination with places as well as the plot and that this is afterall a work of fiction
“Horsea Marina”
Portsmouth is of course known for its harbour and this is where the novel starts when one of the boats catches fire. Then worse is found when the fire is finally put out. On a nice day in real life however, this is a lovely place to walk and taste the salt air of the sea on your lips.
There are various streets mentioned in and around the city. Fro the terrace and older style homes of Cranleigh Road to the harbour area, the city is one of contrasts. The shipping heritage comes out loud and clear.“He used to lean out and watch the ships, sailing boats, and hovercraft cross the Solent to the Isle of Wight beyond.”
Guernsey
Only really mentioned to establish where the burning boat came from but definitely a place to visit. You can see the port of Fisbourne from the Portsmouth harbour and if you fancy a longer journey, the dead man lived in Petit Boy Bay which is a lovely area down in the south of the island. Relaxing and wealthy!
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Suffocating Sea (DI Andy Horton 3)
Destination : Portsmouth, Guernsey Author/Guide: Pauline Rowson Departure Time: 2000s
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