The war has ended and the citizens of Jersey, Channel Islands, are waiting for their loved ones to return.

Some return, but the father of Jean Parris wasn't on the ship of returning soldiers.

A few days later they found out that he had perished in a prison from being arrested for a minor infraction.

Who was responsible for alerting the Germans that her father had a banned radio?

We then meet Hazel who didn't like Jean's father and who Jean is blaming for telling on her father.

But....when the two women meet, and Hazel finds out Jean has a secret, can they make a deal?

They decided Hazel won't tell on Jean if Jean will tell the police that Hazel was not the informant.

Can they trust each other?

The book was a bit confusing because of going from one character to the other without any “notice,” but other than that BEYOND SUMMERLAND is another excellent, well researched read that makes you think that even though the war was over, was it really?

Historical fiction as well as mystery fans will enjoy this book. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.