The unfortunate demise of a local woman while sea bathing at the Birling Gap sends Primrose Oughterard's sleuthing antennae into overdrive.
Eccentric artist and indomitable amateur sleuth Primrose Oughterard is back in Lewes after her 'Baden-Baden' sojourn, but finds tragedy on her doorstep once again with the news that Elspeth Travers has drowned at sea while bathing at Birling Gap. The unfortunate Mrs Travers met her chilly demise in a black ruched swimming costume and pink floral cap, but Primrose is sure something is afoot. Elspeth hated swimming, and indeed frothy swimming hats - why was she in the water, and was her death really a tragic accident?
With so much incompetence around, Primrose feels compelled to investigate, and soon uncovers secrets, betrayal and nefarious deeds - with the help of her newly acquired pets, Maurice and Bouncer, inherited from her late brother, Francis. But just when Primrose thinks she's solved the mystery, there's an incredible twist...
A graduate of the universities of Nottingham and Newcastle, Suzette A. Hill taught English literature for many years at Reading College before retiring to Herefordshire.
Title: Deadly Primrose: 7 (A Francis Oughterard mystery)
Author: Hill, Suzette A.
ISBN: 9781780296876
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Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2020-12-31
Number of Pages: 224
Weight: 0.3031 kg
This leisurely paced mystery includes well-drawn characters, especially the acerbic Primrose and her savvy pets * Booklist *
Jaunty . Those in the mood for silly fun will be delighted * Publishers Weekly *
The pets are the stars of this twisty, sardonically humorous adventure * Kirkus Reviews *
Delightful . will leave series fans and newcomers alike eager for the next installment * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Bones in High Places *
Diverting ... blithely mixes cozy elements with black farce * Publishers Weekly on A Bedlam of Bones *
Highly amusing ... The outrageous plot will keep readers guessing until the end * Publishers Weekly on Bone Idle *