Vicar Nick Lawrence has been convinced to take a minor role in a play
being put on in nearby Fulke Castle. Unfortunately the man who was to
direct it has suddenly passed away. On the other hand, fortunately, an
actor from Hollywood and recent immigrant to the area, Gerry Harlington,
steps in to take on the fole of director.
On the first night of the production, Harlington dies as the result of a
fall from the battlements of the castle. Inspector Dominic Tennant,
and his DS, Mark Potter investigate what now appears to be a murder.
One of the cast members, Jonquil Charmwood, confesses to Nick that she
actually didn't act in the first performance; a friend had taken her
role, and now she is missing. Nick calls Tennant who now has a missing
person to contend with as well as a murder investigation. Or is it two
murder investigations?
Author Deryn Lake presents a few potential killers in the lead up to the
conclusion of this little murder mystery, finally narrowing it down to
the culprit in the dying pages. A quick, but good little read.
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