The Villa of Secrets

Villa Ariadne was silent when they finally reached home, but someone had kindly left on several lights, including the ones in the kitchen.

Three plates of food, covered in cling film, were waiting for them on the work surface, as promised. Maya suggested taking them into the garden and the women sat down gratefully to eat.

Tash’s phone rang halfway through and she rose apologetically.

‘It’s Jamie,’ she said.