Is it possible for an author to overcome writer’s block once he’s dead?September 1926, and Daisy Dalrymple is in Derbyshire, visiting an old school friend who’s currently employed by a novelist as his personal secretary. Sylvia Sutherby has asked Daisy to investigate discreetly as she suspects something is seriously amiss with Humphrey Birtwhistle. Upon arrival, Daisy finds a household of relatives and friends all living off the writer’s hospitality, as he supports them through his pseudonymous Western sales.Before Daisy can even begin a bit of decent investigating, however, Birtwhistle dies under suspicious circumstances – and Daisy is now faced with a death to untangle and a household of suspects … and a husband who is less than pleased to find his wife in the centre of a murder investigation!’Cunning … appropriate historical detail and witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920w period piece.’ – Publishers Weekly’For fans of Dorothy L. Sayers’ novels.’ – Library Journal