In order to come to terms with the death of a close friend, Kate Ivory has escaped Oxford and found sanctuary in a friend's cottage a few miles away. Here, in the peace of the countryside, she hopes to find inspiration for her next novel. However, shortly after Kate's arrival at the cottage, her gardener, Donna, is found dead in mysterious circumstances and Kate is reluctantly drawn into an investigation. Unconvinced by the official police verdict, she starts to uncover the feuds and illegal goings-on behind the genteel village facades. There is plenty of gossip, and everyone has a theory about Donna's death, but Kate must relinquish her exile and return to Oxford before she can discover the truth.

The sixth absorbing mystery in the highly acclaimed Oxford series.

About the Author
Veronica Stallwood was born in London, educated abroad and now lives near Oxford. In the past she has worked at the Bodleian Library and more recently at New College Library.

Reviews
The reissue of the sixth novel in Veronica Stallwood's highly acclaimed Oxford series, which proves that 'there is life after Colin Dexter' The Times



Book Information
ISBN 9780747260080
Author Veronica Stallwood
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 178mm * 116mm * 19mm