about me

I've been retired from the airline industry and living happily on the Costa del Sol for the past eleven years.

Based on the infamous ''Albert Guay Affair,'' my novel has recently been completed following six years of dedicated research; including frequent trips to Canada, where I studied trial records in Quebec, and interviewed people linked to the case. Along the way I befriended surviving relatives of some of those caught up in the tragic events, and I was directly involved in organizing the first memorial service ever held for those who were lost.
Although I have chosen to change all of the names in my narrative, the majority of the characters actually existed. The surviving family of ''Liffey MacBaine,'' the novel's protagonist/heroine, became personal friends, and gave me their full backing in my interpretation of her idividual story.

As far as I am aware Cape Torment is one of two novels inspired by the debacle, and is the only one to adhere as closely as it does to the known facts of the case.

Despite the book's dark subject matter, I have attempted to lighten the narrative as much as possible; introducing moments of humour and making the diverse characters as interestingly believable and as colourful as I could.

I would be grateful for any feedback - good or bad - from anyone kind enough to read a chapter or two.

Many thanks for your time. And good luck to all of you ''authonomites'' out there; burning the midnight oil as I do, and ever dreaming of being published

If you followed the Wikipedia link from ''The Albert Guay Affair'' I'd be extremely grateful to receive any comments from you here, or at : richardm.mark1@gmail.com

And, for anyone who might be interested, I currently have a short book trailer on Youtube. Just enter ''Cape Torment'' or ''Albert Guay'' in the search box.

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