‘You’re an anomaly,’ he said. ‘You’re wealthy, educated, and intelligent, which could lead some to question why you’re in this business.

’Amanda Pringle presides over her detective agency from a quirky old mansion perched on the rugged Cornish coast. When Virginia Trent-Carter - a local socialite - and an honoured Olympic gold medallist, is discovered brutally murdered during a charity event, Amanda assembles her team of helpers, including an ex-Marine and an ex-con, to find out what and why.

Dark family histories, scandalous affairs, and shady business dealings surface, painting a vivid picture of betrayal and deception. But as Amanda inches closer to the truth, another vicious murder shatters the tranquillity.

Can she unmask the culprit before another life is extinguished? Time ticks relentlessly, and justice hangs in the balance . .

. Odd characters abound in this cosy crime mystery, and fans of Rev Richard Cole and Richard Osman will relish it.

Prepare to be captivated by the author of The Captain’s House Murder, the second in the murder series. A first murder case for a Lady sleuth and her fledgling detective agency.

(An Amanda Pringle Investigation Book 1). .