Synopses & Reviews
Inspector Hannasyde faces the deadliest test of his career when members of the wealthy Matthews clan begin to die, one by one. With motives everywhere, it is no easy case for the inspector to solve. Heyer is one of the best known writers of the cozy subgenre of mysteries and her whimsical dialogue and fascinating characters abound in this black comedy of a thriller. Rarely have we seen humor and mystery so perfectly blended. The New York Times