by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 17
First published 1994
Television producers descend on the quiet village of Plummergen with cameras and equipment. They seek the legendary Plummergen Peculier, a rare apple variety perfect for their upcoming British food documentary. The villagers buzz with anticipation as their sleepy community prepares for its moment of fame. Meanwhile, Scotland Yard tracks a dangerous gang of antique thieves across the countryside. These criminals have struck multiple homes and killed an innocent victim during their latest robbery. The investigation leads detectives closer to Plummergen just as the film crew arrives. Miss Emily Seeton finds herself caught between these two worlds. The retired art teacher observes the television chaos with her usual bemused detachment while sketching scenes that catch her eye. Her innocent drawings and accidental encounters will soon entangle her with both the documentary makers and the criminal investigation. Through her characteristic blend of good intentions and unintended consequences, Miss Seeton stumbles toward a solution that will satisfy Scotland Yard and restore peace to her beloved village.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unintended-consequences
Setting: Plummergen, United Kingdom
Period: 20th-century
265 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley