John Treherne was a Fellow of Downing College, Cambridge and University Reader in Zoology. He wrote numerous papers, monographs and books on biological subjects. Dr Treherne stumbled upon the extraordinary story told in this book while carrying out scientific research in the Galapagos Archipelago.
With a fine display of deductive logic, Treherne runs through all the possible permutations of conspiracy and betrayal.' * Times Literary Supplement * A brilliant tale of mystery. -- Paul Theroux * Sunday Times * Quite the most extraordinary story I have ever read. * Evening Standard *