Synopses & Reviews
“Adept at showing character through witty dialogue, Dunn paints an amusing picture of a small town that readers will want to visit again soon.”
—Publishers Weekly on
Manna From Hades Eleanor Trewynn is a recently retired widow who has moved to the small village of Port Mabyn in Cornwall. Neither frail nor retiring, after a lifetime of traveling the world, shes ready for an uneventful life with her dog and friends in this quiet town. Unfortunately, excitement seems to happen around her.
Her friend and neighbor, artist Nick Gresham, returns from a trip only to find several of his paintings slashed, reportedly by rival local artist Geoffrey Clarke. When Nick goes to have it out with him, with Eleanor in tow, they find Clarkes body in his studio, fatally stabbed in the back. Accused of the crime, Nick ends up in jail, while Detective Inspector Scumble and DSMegan Pencarrow, Eleanors niece, investigate. But Eleanor isnt leaving anything to chance—she starts doing a little investigating of her own, and soon learns that Nick is far from the only one with a compelling motive for murder.
Review
"Bolstered by strong characters, the fast-moving plot builds to a satisfying conclusion."--Publishers Weekly "Wonderful Cornish and cozy atmosphere carry the day."--Booklist "Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall ... is a delightful romp, full of busybodies, unscrupulous artists, and a charming Westie with character."--Library Journal
Review
"Bolstered by strong characters, the fast-moving plot builds to a satisfying conclusion."--Publishers Weekly "Wonderful Cornish and cozy atmosphere carry the day."--Booklist "Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall ... is a delightful romp, full of busybodies, unscrupulous artists, and a charming Westie with character."--Library Journal
Synopsis
In this cozy Cornish mystery, recently retired widow Eleanor Trewynn sets out to clear her friend Nick of the murder of neighbor artist Geoffrey Clark. She soon learns that Nick is far from the only one with a compelling motive for murder.
Synopsis
“Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall (after Manna from Hades) is a delightful romp.” —Library Journal
Eleanor Trewynn is a recently retired widow who has moved to the small village of Port Mabyn in Cornwall. Neither frail nor retiring, after a lifetime of traveling the world, shes ready for an uneventful life with her dog and friends in this quiet town. Unfortunately, excitement seems to happen around her.
Her friend and neighbor, artist Nick Gresham, returns from a trip only to find several of his paintings slashed, reportedly by rival local artist Geoffrey Clarke. When Nick goes to have it out with him, with Eleanor in tow, they find Clarkes body in his studio, fatally stabbed in the back. Accused of the crime, Nick ends up in jail, while Detective Inspector Scumble and DS Megan Pencarrow, Eleanors niece, investigate. But Eleanor isnt leaving anything to chance—she starts doing a little investigating of her own, and soon learns that Nick is far from the only one with a compelling motive for murder.
About the Author
CAROLA DUNN is the author of more than fifty books, including the previous mystery featuring Eleanor Trewynn, Manna from Hades, as well as the much loved Daisy Dalrymple novels. Born and raised in England, she lives in Eugene, Oregon.