Lindsay Townsend

The Greek island of Rhodes: luxurious and hot, beloved haunt of the Sun God, steeped in the mysteries of the past. In the late 1930s during the gathering storm-clouds of war, it is a dangerous place to fall in love.  

When pretty, passionate Eve Burnett meets the darkly intriguing Julio Falcone, she is torn. As a man, Julio is powerfully attractive. As a policeman, he is bound to be a Fascist. Her brother, David, who is missing, is connected to the Greek Partisans who wish to liberate Rhodes from their Italian overlords.

Now, as David appears at their parents' house soon after Julio makes Eve's acquaintance, Eve is compelled to hide her brother and a mysterious gold statuette. The Fascists are looking for him and this secret treasure. Soon, Eve realizes that she may be forced to choose between the man she loves and the ultimate safety of her family.

Categories:  Historical Romantic Suspense ROMANCE
Word Count: 34,000

"I spent time on the island of Rhodes and was enchanted by its people. I was intrigued by the legend of the Colossus of Rhodes. One of the ancient wonders of the world, this was a massive statue dedicated to the Sun God, said to straddle the entrance to Mandraki Harbor. This story is the result of my interest." ~Lindsay~

5 Stars: "Historical novelist Lindsay Townsend spirits her readers to the Island of Rhodes, painting a gorgeous setting with words, among the ancient streets and rolling countryside during the fascist Mussolini’s pre-WWII reign. A Secret Treasure has a solid well-researched background that brings this time and place to life.
As the suspenseful plot unfolds, we are treated to well-defined characters, smart dialog, thrilling escapades, and a beautiful developing romance between unlikely participants. I guarantee that readers will not be able to put down Lindsay Townsend’s engrossing A Secret Treasure until the last entertaining page is read." -- Donna, Ecataromance

4.5 Red Roses: "This is an exciting mystery romance that takes place during troubled times, before the Italians joined the Germans in World War II. As usual, Townsend carries the reader with her to the finish of this story, which ends with a clever twist. Well worth reading." -- Linda, Red Roses for Authors

4 Cups: "I liked Eve immediately. She is full of common sense, good values, and is a hard worker. Julio is a great character; he is trying to get by in a very trying time. He and Eve have a very sweet love story with a lot of suspense, and a particularly vile villain. Ms. Townsend paints a beautiful picture of Rhodes and its towns and people, as well as giving the reader a plot fraught with tension and danger." -- Maura, Coffee Time Romance

5 Angels: "This is no armchair tourist account of Rhodes. It is clear Lindsay Townsend knows the island. She weaves her knowledge of history and setting into A Secret Treasure. Both Julio and Eve are unique, well crafted characters. Their courtship is natural and charming. The bad guy is deliciously bad. It is fortunate that A Secret Treasure is only 102 pages long as you’ll want to read it all in one sitting." -- Kimber, Fallen Angel Reviews.