This story was a bit flat for me. I wasn't too interested in the murder victim or the characters surrounding her. I would have liked more; there wasn't much to the competition between Penny's spa and the new salon and Victoria's involvement in the investigation could have been expanded. I have gr...
Penny said to her friend and business partner Victoria Hopkirk that afternoon. “Poor Michael. He’s going to be all right, but he will be laid up for a bit with that leg.” “And you’re sure you’re all right?” Victoria asked. “It must have been quite an ordeal. Were you frightened?” “Not for me, no,...
A small party was held to mark each resident’s birthday, whether they wanted it or not, but the home’s management didn’t take too much trouble over arrangements, assuming correctly that people of that generation didn’t want a lot of fuss. Cups of lukewarm, watery tea were dispensed in plastic cup...
She peered out the window as the plane came in to land, and after clearing customs and collecting her suitcase, she stepped through the exit doors of Malaga-Costa del Sol airport into the welcome embrace of a wall of warm air. She accepted an offer from a waiting taxi driver and showed him a piec...
And Evelyn Lloyd, the former postmistress who prided herself on keeping well abreast of village affairs, had been thrilled to have a front-row seat at what would surely turn out to be one of the most sensational turn of events ever to take place in the town. Well, not exactly a front-row seat, bu...
Finish your breakfast, there’s a good boy, and then we’re going for a lovely walk into town to see your friend Ray.” Rupert gave her his best corgi grin and then returned to his bowl. Half an hour later, they were on their way. The trees were silhouetted black against a gr...