Marius Quin and Lady Bella were looking forward to an uneventful quiet Christmas but it was not meant to be. Bella’s much loved Aunt has died in what are suspicious circumstances, but what is surprising is that the local Police do not entertain their requests for an investigation citing that the lady was old and batty. Infuriated Bella and Quin ask Inspector Lovebrook to help them in their quest.
In this quiet, wealthy enclave of Holly Village the death of Adele did not disturb them much but when a second woman is found murdered, the detectives have to follow up clues faster, pursue suspects, some of whom prove innocent, others villains but not murderers till their quarry is caught.
The setting of 1928 is still very old fashioned and Marius is very much of the old school so it is educative to see how he handles his personal feelings and love for Bella, whilst maintaining a cool distance and not overstepping boundaries as she is still grieving for her fiancée who has passed away. Their detective skills and working together is not hindered in any way by their personal relationship, and the story slow but steadily reaches its conclusion.
This is No. 6 in the series but is fine as a stand alone.
Sent by Storm Publishing for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
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