I found this book a quick and easy read.
It tells the story of a British Information Officer on the Island of Malta in 1942 who takes it upon himself to look into the murders of at least 3 local girls.

I found the characters thinly sketched, and therefore a little difficult to distinguish and recall until I was well into the story. Once I had them all down, the novel moved along at a good clip and ended with an exciting race to the finish.

There were hints of so many themes I was hoping to get more from: the experience of the local people to their latest occupying force, the routine of daily bombing raids, the role of "spin control" in the relationship with locals and the varying agendas of the Military high command.

I enjoyed the story, but it's not one I expect to hold in my memory much beyond the beginning of my next read.