by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 2
First published 1989
Miss Seeton clutches her trusty umbrella as another mystery unfolds in her quiet Kentish village. The retired art teacher finds herself once again drawn into Scotland Yard's investigation when murder disrupts the tranquil countryside. Her neighbors watch with a mixture of fascination and concern as police officers arrive to consult with the unlikely detective. Miss Seeton's unique perspective and artistic eye reveal clues that trained investigators miss. The village atmosphere grows tense as secrets emerge and suspicions mount among familiar faces. Her involvement transforms a peaceful community into the center of a criminal investigation. Miss Seeton must navigate both the dangerous puzzle before her and the social complications her detective work creates among longtime residents. The case tests her resolve while her umbrella remains her constant companion through each twist of the investigation.
Genres: fiction, mystery, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: atmospheric, cozy, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Kent, Scotland Yard
Period: 20th-century
297 pages · Paperback · John Curley & Assoc