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Podcast: Allusions: LGBTQ Writing
Episode: Timothy Jay Smith - Fire on the Island
Description: The arsonist has struck eleven times in as many months, each fire coming closer to tiny Vourvoulos, and each followed by a mysterious poison pen letter. The last one makes it clear: the arsonist plans to strike within days. With no clues, Nick searches for a motive that would drive someone to such a destructive act. He discovers a village embroiled in conflicts, some dating back generations, and uncovers earlier crimes—all casting a wide net of suspicion.Gradually the mystery is revealed through the interwoven stories of a struggling restaurant owner and her feminist teenage daughter, a...