MALTA
Allminster has academic links with the University of Malta and Power and Lynch make two visits to the Island to investigate a mysterious disappearance . They stay in the historic capital of Malta, Valetta
The narrow steets of the walled city of Valetta hide the fictional Malta headquarters of the Secret Service.
Scenes in the novel feature the smaller island of Gozo and the harbour at Birgu.
The opening scenes in the novel feature an observation station on the Northern Coast.
Lynch faces death on the cliffs at Dingli.
CHESTER
Several scenes feature Chester Cathedral, including the secret chapel of St Anselm.
