by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 14
First published 1993
Miss Seeton attends a cricket match in her village of Plummergen, sketchbook in hand as always. What begins as a pleasant afternoon capturing the game on paper takes an unexpected turn when her drawing reveals something she hadn't consciously noticed. The sketch contains vital evidence connected to a string of burglaries that has been troubling the peaceful village. As Miss Seeton studies her own artwork, she realizes she has inadvertently documented crucial clues that could help solve the crimes plaguing her neighbors. The retired art teacher finds herself once again drawn into criminal investigation, her artistic eye proving more observant than she ever intended. Her innocent sketch becomes the key to unraveling the mystery behind the thefts that have disrupted Plummergen's tranquil atmosphere.
Genres: mystery, mystery-thriller, cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, fish-out-of-water, unexpected-hero
Setting: Plummergen
Period: 20th-century
201 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley