"Another historical suspense yarn from Robert Goddard."

When Tim Harding agrees to represent a friend at an auction of an antique ring, he expects it will be a quick assignment. Of course, Tim is unaware of the fact the ring is shrouded in mystery and linked to a series of tragedies.

Said to have been removed from the finger of a drowned British naval commander in 1707, the ring's history dates back farther in time to the era of the Black Death and the mysterious legend of the Grey Man of Ennor.

When Harding arrives in the town of Cromwell he also encounters Hayley Mills, a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to another woman who reputedly died a decade earlier in an accident. Hayley's disappearance, coupled with some other odd occurrences, launches Harding on an investigation to uncover the true story of the ring and its remarkable history.

Robert Goddard has been praised for his elegant and intelligent novels. The British writer's acumen and storytelling ability have landed his mysteries on the bestseller lists and earned him multiple nominations for England's Booker Prize. If you haven't discovered this talented writer yet, "Name to a Face" will provide an excellent introduction to his body of work.

Reviewed by Bob Walch
Posted July 18, 2009