Exploring Summer Isle

This chapter delves into Sergeant Howie's exploration of Summer Isle, filled with peculiar locals and their ritualistic beliefs. As he interacts with the shop owner Mae and her daughter Myrtle, the contrast between innocence and mystery unfolds amidst the backdrop of a lively pub setting. The narrative also reflects on deeper themes of sexuality and cultural contrasts through local customs and metaphoric conversations, intensifying the surreal atmosphere of his investigation into the missing child.