A funeral wreath is delivered to Barker’s cottage. Is it a prank, or a grim warning? Julia’s fears that somebody is trying to kill Barker are confirmed when a dead body with a striking resemblance to him is found on his doorstep the very next day, just as their romance is deepening. Barker might be on temporary suspension from his role as Detective Inspector at the village police station, but that doesn’t mean he’s short of enemies in Peridale, especially when a dark face from his past arrives in the small village to stir up painful memories. With an unclear list of suspects and motives, Julia vows to keep Barker safe, but can they figure out the puzzle as they work outside of the law in a race against time to stop Barker paying the ultimate price?
Pas déçue par ce 4e opus. L'avantage des livres courts, c'est qu'on peut les lire d'une traite sans y passer une nuit blanche et ceux-ci sont bien aboutis, pas de sensation de raccourci ou de fin abrupte. J'apprécie également le naturel des relations des personnages principaux qui s'installent petit à petit, dont on comprend l'évolution sans en être spectateur, par des allusions subtiles, alors que les sentiments sont clairement exprimés.
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire