C. Beaton, the Queen of Cosy Crime, about an eccentric Cotswolds-based detective with an erratic love life and a penchant for G and Ts . This was followed by a move to Fleet Street to the Daily Express where she became chief woman reporter. Sadly, the characters retain their names but not their personalities in another instalment in the series created after the death of M C Beaton. Charles knows how to sweet-talk and how to get around Agatha, he would not ambush her, with Gustav and Charles' Aunt playing support staff in tandem.

The supporting cast of characters were all present, but they seemed to take more of a back seat than in Beaton's versions.He has written quite a good mystery in his second attempt and the book is worth reading for that alone. She is still wistful about Toni’s looks and beauty, but doesn’t let pettiness get in the way of their working relationship and their friendship.

I so very much loved this series prior to Beaton’s passing and was Leary of someone else trying to fill her shoes, even with her blessing, However, this did not disappoint. Der Schreibstil ist ein wenig anders als der von MC Beaton, aber nichtsdestotrotz hat RW Green ein ganz wundervolles Buch geschrieben. I am sorry to see this installment, compromising what up until this one had been a fun set of books.

In addition, the incorporation of light hearted humor and romance added to the overall appeal of the story and to the main character.