1956. Maria Dupre has been invited, among others, to attend the death of dying Maxwell Falwell Fenton at 6.00 pm on the 3rd December at his home, Winterfield, in Lower Malton. On time he shoots himself in front of the witnesses after stating that they will all get their just punishment. The next day the first death occurs but by whom. Inspector Mallory investigates with the help of Langham and Ryland. A well-written and entertaining mystery with a cast of likeable characters. Another good addition to the series which can be read as a standalone story.

I love this historical mystery series and this is the best installment I read so far. It's gripping, fast paced and full of twists and turns. The plot is tightly knitted and I wasn't able to put it down turning pages as fast as I could. The mystery is solid and there's plenty of surprises. The solution was unexpected and satisfying. Excellent character and plot development, a vivid historical background. I had a lot of fun and it's strongly recommended. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine