- This edition the second of 4 e-books that came on Kindle (Amazon) as a set
- ASIN : B09YDK88MJ
- Publisher : Joffe Books crime thrillers and cosy mystery (April 19, 2022)
- Originally published 2008
- Book 2: THREE SILENT THINGS, THE VILLAGE MYSTERIES
Synopsis (Amazon)
BOOK 2: THREE SILENT THINGS
The Colonel discovers the ageing acting legend Lois Delaney dead in her bath. Her eyes are wide with surprise, her mouth a little open. It appears to be suicide, yet she was looking forward to a grand comeback on the London stage. Why would she kill herself? Haunted by the look frozen on Lois’s face, the Colonel won’t rest till he uncovers the truth.
These be three silent things:
The falling snow
The hour before dawn
The mouth of one just dead.
The Colonel has been living in the Dorset village of Frog End for nearly a year, made some friends, and is taking part in village life. He is collecting money for a charity when he accidentally discovers the body of an elderly actress who appears to have committed suicide, or at least that is what the police and the coroner believe.
But the Colonel is among a number who believe that Lois Delaney had too much to live for and that it is murder not suicide. While there is nothing to disprove the suicide theory the Colonel can't get away from the nagging thought of murder.
Another quick and fairly satisfying read. This novel was first published some 15 years ago.
My rating: 4.4
I've also read
- 4.2, DRY BONES - Village Mysteries #3
- 4.4, OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE - - Village Mysteries #1
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