by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 20
First published 2017
Emily Seeton wants nothing more than to enjoy her retirement in the village of Plummergen. The former art teacher has found new purpose helping Scotland Yard solve crimes through her peculiar artistic insights. But chocolate artist Antony Scarlett threatens her peaceful existence. He demands she sell her cottage so he can demolish it for his confectionery projects. Scarlett's presence in the village brings unwanted complications, including his former muse Tina Holloway, a redheaded artist recovering from his cruel rejection. Tina creates detailed drawings of village life while Miss Seeton produces her usual mysterious sketches. Together their artwork reveals something sinister targeting Plummergen's elderly residents. A gang of criminals has been preying on vulnerable villagers, and Superintendent Brinton needs all the help he can get. Armed with only her sketchpad and trusty umbrella, Miss Seeton steps forward when official police work falls short. Her gentle nature and artistic eye prove more effective than conventional detective methods in protecting her neighbors from heartless exploitation.
Genres: romance, mystery, adult-fiction, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, found-family, unlikely-hero
Setting: Plummergen, Scotland Yard
Period: Retirement
246 pages · Kindle Edition · Farrago