Aggie Morton is just as shocked as everyone else when she discovers the body of the universally disliked Irma Eversham under her dance instructor's piano. The police quickly zero in on Miss Marianne Eversham, dance instructor and sister in law of the deceased as the prime suspect, but Aggie knows in her heart Miss Marianne would never kill anyone.
With the help of her new friend, a recent refugee from Belgium, Hector Perot, Aggie begins her own investigation. No one liked the odious Mrs. Eversham, so it might be difficult to narrow down the list of suspects. Could it be her daughter, the beautiful Rose who longs to be free of her controlling mother? Or maybe it is one of Rose's suitors. What about the new reporter for the Torquay Voice? He certainly seems to turn up everywhere he doesn't belong.
Employing Grannie Jane's advice about listening and their own natural curiosity, Aggie and Hector are determined to solve the case and catch a killer. They just might not have considered how dangerous that task might be.
This is the first book in a new series by Marthe Jocelyn inspired by prolific crime writer, Agatha Christie. While the story is entirely fictional, details from Christie's childhood are woven into the tale, and fans of the author will recognize homages to her own characters. This may not be the book for everyone, but it's perfect for readers who like the details of historical fiction and the thrills of suspense. Jocelyn approaches her heroine with affection and humor, and readers will keep coming back for more of Aggie's adventures. Recommended!
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