Review of Isobel Blackthorn's 'A Prison in the Sun'
Frustrated by his life, Trevor travels to Fuerteventura, intending to write his novel. Recently separated from an ex-wife who’d cast doubts on his sexuality, he needs the escape. His morass is exacerbated by his success as a ghost writing, seeing his clients receive all the credit for his work. Now it should be his time, but he’s in torment thinking what to write about.
Exploring the close proximity of where he’s living, Trevor discovers first the (true) story of a concentration camp used in the 1950’s to imprison gay men and then the tragic circumstances of a disastrous military exercise. Through happenstance he finds a rucksack filled with money and that’s when matters Trevor’s life starts to become complicated.
As I’ve often visited the Canary Islands and I have an interest in learning about historical events, I was drawn to read this book. I wasn’t disappointed. The plot is skilfully told and intricately woven, commanding my attention through the twists and turns until the end
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