When Mrs Selsby is found dead, her death initially appears to be an unfortunate accident. Then her valuable jewels disappear, and the atmosphere inside the hotel begins to change. Mrs Pargeter, an observant and unconventional widow with a remarkable ability to notice what others overlook, soon suspects that there is far more behind the tragedy than anyone is willing to admit.
As suspicion falls upon the hotel's residents and staff, Mrs Pargeter begins quietly examining their stories, relationships, motives, and hidden connections. A second death makes the situation even more disturbing, proving that someone inside the Devereux may be prepared to kill again.
With clever clues, eccentric suspects, dry British wit, and an increasingly dangerous investigation, Mrs Pargeter must uncover the truth before the murderer realizes just how close she is to discovering the secret.
A classic-style cozy mystery filled with murder, deception, hidden motives, suspicious guests, and an unforgettable amateur sleuth.