The thirteenth novel in the British mystery series featuring Inspector Luke Thanet from the Silver Dagger award-winning author Dorothy Simpson, âa modern-day version of Agatha Christieâ (Booklist).
When playboy Max Jeopard is killed at his own engagement party, Inspector Luke Thanet is called in to investigate and uncovers a host of suspects, including his fiancĂ©e, a jealous brother, an ex-girlfriend, and the victimâs future in-laws. âThis English village âcozyâ goes down wellâ (Library Journal).
âA master at plot manipulation, Ms. Simpson cunningly strews clues right and leftâŠThe pleasure here is watching Thanet meticulously pick his way through âthe complex web of relationshipsâ to arrive at an understanding of what would make a person kill for love.â âThe New York Times Book Review