Thanks, Alex. The use of dissimulation is part of the theme of bafflement in West Harbour and Marcus' memory loss is exacerbated by the lies and secrets of the townspeople and further complicated by the paranormal apparitions of the girl in his dreams. Nothing is what it seems leaving Marcus alone in what amounts to an epic quest to discover his roots and recover his memory. It's a labyrinthine tale of deception and misperception all of which leads to an overwhelming question, but pray, do not ask what it is, lol