by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 11
First published 1992
Miss Seeton finds herself in handcuffs, accused of helping thieves. The confusion clears at the police station, where she learns she's innocent of any crime. Scotland Yard has a new puzzle on their hands: cocaine smugglers operating somewhere in the countryside. Miss Seeton possesses a sharp eye that catches what others miss. She spots patterns and details that escape notice. Her talent leads her to discover the truth about the drug operation. The criminals aren't operating in some distant city. They've set up their network right in her own village, hiding among familiar faces and trusted neighbors. Miss Seeton must navigate the dangerous world of drug dealers while maintaining her unassuming facade in the quiet community she calls home.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Countryside, Village
Period: 20th-Century
203 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley