<p>It was supposed to be a gentle sociable holiday; not an emotional rollercoaster peppered with arson murder and lust. &nbsp;</p><p>A remote island in the sun provides the background for this novel about ordinary people doing extraordinary things in a time of isolation from the world.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>