Throughly enjoyable country house murder mystery. I listened to the audio book and the ending was so surprising I downloaded an ebook version to double check with the print version. Francis Matthew’s read the book beautifully.

I have a growing fondness for Mr Campion, who unaccountably finds himself in love in this book. The object of his affections is the wife of his host, Jimmy Sutane, a talented dancer. More twists and turns than a country lane await readers.

Again the reader must want to immerse themself in the 1930s and the style of life, attitudes and mores of the English gentility. If you can’t take yourself beyond today’s standards, you will struggle with language and attitudes.

Definitely the highlight is Lugg entertaining Sarah by showing her how to pick locks!