Set in a beautiful part of the Lake District (the descriptions are marvellous), in a very posh, expensive elders home Violet is found dead. Of course at the age of 100 this was expected and so why is our detective Jude and Dr Ashleigh determined to question and probe the matter further, much to the chagrin of the authorities of the home.
The look of terror on Violet's face was enough for Ashleigh to pursue the death further and then it was proved that Violet was suffocated. Violet's life was surprising, complicated and unknown to all. Her history during WWII was little known and the part she played in it was unknown till it all had to come out during the investigation.
Surprising how one old woman's life had so many ramifications and twists and turns and eventually led to her murder. On the surface she was just an old lady, beneath it all was mystery upon mystery.
Very well written and for lovers of detective work, this was a good one.
Sent to me by Netgalley for an unbiased review, courtesy of Aria.
This sounds like another mystery worth trying. I hadn't heard of it.
ReplyDeleteYou piqued my interest with this one, Mystica; particularly the period and the setting.
ReplyDeleteI do love a good detective novel! I will have to add this one to my wish list.
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