Synopses & Reviews
In March of 1926, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her friend and collaborator Lucy (a.k.a. Lady Gerald) head off for several days at stately home reputed to have the best grotto in the country. Working on a book of follies (architectural), they plan to research and photograph it. Leaving her husband and young twins behind, Daisy is expecting a productive weekend at Appsworth Hall, with the only potential difficulty being keeping Lucy from offending the current owner, a manufacturer of plumbing products. Alas, its not to be quite so simple. At the home, they find themselves faced with a curious assortment of people including the abominable, tactless Lord Rydal, who is rumored to be having an affair with one of the guests while at the same time in ardent and artless pursuit of the hand in marriage of another. When the grotto explodes with Lord Rydal in it, its not a question of who would do it—as most whove met him would be sorely tempted—but who actually did do it.
Review
"Does a neat job of evoking upper-class life in 1920s England."--Publishers Weekly "Full of country-house charm."--Kirkus Reviews
Review
"Does a neat job of evoking upper-class life in 1920s England."--Publishers Weekly "Full of country-house charm."--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her collaborator Lady Gerald expect a productive weekend photographing Appsworth Hall. When the grotto on the estate explodes with the abominable Lord Rydal inside, it's not a question of who would do this, but who actually did.
About the Author
CAROL A DUNN is the author of several previous mysteries featuring Daisy Dalrymple as well as numerous historical novels. Born and raised in England, she lives in Eugene, Oregon.