Young Londoner Oliver Gordon inherits a colonial mansion, Villa Marina, in the coastal town of Suances in Cantabria, a region in northern Spain. During renovation work, the walled-up body of a baby is discovered in the basement, and next to it is a strange object, an ugly figurine depicting some kind of exotic idol. A terrible discovery seems to open a door to the abyss, and murders, one more intricate than the other, begin to occur in the peaceful resort town and its surroundings. The police are at a dead end, the investigation is stalled. Oliver, who fled to Spain from his past, is seriously interested in the investigation, which is headed by Valentina Redondo, a stern beauty with eyes of different colors. It gradually becomes clear that the roots of the crimes go back to the distant past, during the Spanish Civil War. Oliver understands that both the terrible discovery and everything that happened next are directly related to him... A Spanish detective bestseller in which the investigation is closely intertwined with family history. What gives the book a special charm is its setting: Cantabria, with its hidden coves, secluded beaches, ancient artifacts, is one of the most mysterious regions of Spain. The magic of place in the novel is combined with a detective plot, historical secrets and ancient symbols. “Hidden Bay” is a real detective journey into the unknown.