This is the seventh in the mystery series featuring crime writer, and private detective, Donald Langham and his literary agent wife, Maria Dupre. The series is set in 1950’s London, although Donald and Maria have been thinking of moving to the country. However, before they can make their arrangements to leave for a country cottage, Maria receives a card inviting her to witness a death….
This intriguing card comes from reclusive artist, Maxwell Falwell Fenton, who Maria knew as a young girl. The opening reminded me slightly of, “A Murder is Announced,” as a group of people are invited to Fenton’s country house, Winterfield, and, of course, before long, there is indeed a death. However, Fenton has accused of all those invited of injuring him in some way and, when the guests begin to die, it is up to Donald to solve the murder and protect Maria from harm.
I enjoy this series very much. I like the characters, the period feel and the plot was interesting, with a good number of suspects. I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, for review.
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