"Another fun addition to this cozy mystery series."

Inspector Witherspoon has a reputation as a fine detective. This superior reputation surprises even him, as he's rather unassuming and possessing of low self-esteem. His secret, unbeknownst to him, is his personal staff headed by Mrs. Jeffries. The clever housekeeper and her staff have successfully solved many murder cases "with" the Inspector.

This time, the undercover crew is not even sure whether the murder is a murder. The shady answers of the victim's coworkers, the shoddy depictions of the crime scene from the police, and a possible mitigating medical issue make the trail even more difficult.

Fans of the other books in the Mrs. Jeffries series will enjoy this latest installment. Even new readers will become quickly absorbed in the quirky characters. Inasmuch as a mystery can be funny, this one is hysterical.

Reviewed by Vicky Gilpin
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted March 9, 2003

Summary

When a magistrate rules Harlan Westover's death a suicide, something smells fishy. Amidst a sea of unanswered questions, the clever Mrs. Jeffries wants to get to the bottom of it-and make sure someone doesn't stage another "suicide"...