Hampton Court Palace is not the kind of place where you expect to find a lady murdered by a fancy letter opener. When Miss Franklin is found in just such circumstances, the rumors start flying around. Mrs Bramble, erstwhile Court Housekeeper and powers of all, is first on the scene.
Scotland Yard is next but Inspector Cole is no match for Mrs B. Discerning, sharp and clever and blessed with common sense she is no match for the plodding Inspector Cole.
Filled with eccentric, old ladies who have earned a grace and favour apartment for work done by their husbands, these ladies give the atmosphere to the story and the almost village atmosphere that is brought about by a dozen old ladies with their so active social life and hidden histories and secrets all within the confines of a very small area.
The whodunnit was a sideline to the detective skills of Mrs B who was really clever and unassuming as well.
Sent by Orion Publishing Group for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
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