23 February 2001.
ISBN: 978-0-7278-5699-5 (HB)
When Adele Morrison’s body is found floating in a hotel pool, DI Ian Preston recently transferred to Yarmouth after the break-up of his marriage is called in to investigate. At first glance it is assumed to be a suicide, but closer examination turns up irregularities that bring this verdict into question. For Adele Morrison appeared to have no problems, a good income, a healthy bank balance and a nice lifestyle.
Further investigations reveal an estranged husband, who stands to inherit, while her half sister Sylvia flies from Canada for answers as to why her sister is dead.
There are some great characters in this book, I particularly enjoyed Miss Moffatt, retired headmistress, who on retirement cycled through Pakistan on a custom-built bicycle, a present from her girls. I could instantly see her. Also, Kenzo who so infatuated with the local moggies, was refusing to get to grips with his real work, that of clearing Ian Preston’s outbuildings of vermin. And I loved Kevin, the reluctant cross-dresser.
As Ian Preston continues to be intrigued by the mystery surrounding Adele Morrison, a second murder occurs. The victim links directly to Adele who at the time of her death was found to be in possession of a bouquet of white heather, as is the latest victim. There are many twists and turns in this mystery, and at every turn it is peopled with an array of fascinating characters.
There is much in this
book to recommend, a good mystery, marvellous characterisation and humour.
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Reviewer: Lizzie
Hayes
Vivien
Armstrong
trained as a journalist, working on a national British newspaper before
becoming a crime novelist. She also
contributes horticultural and gardening articles to magazines as well as
co-authoring a floral art book with a leading designer. She lives in Norfolk,
England.
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