Death in the Garden City

by Jeanne M. Dams

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Pub Date 4 Feb 2020 | Archive Date 31 Jan 2020

Severn House | Severn House Publishers

Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

American Anglophile Dorothy Martin heads to the picturesque city of Victoria on Vancouver Island to investigate a series of petty crimes – that soon turn deadly.

When Dorothy Martin and her ex-policeman husband Alan are asked by some good friends to look into a series of petty crimes that are perplexing the local Mounties in the picturesque Canadian city of Victoria, they immediately jump on a plane to British Columbia and settle themselves into the heart of the local community. Drinking champagne with the local businessman and would-be politician as well as cups of tea with the local recluse, they infiltrate all ranks of Victoria society. But when a young woman goes missing and a body is discovered, it would appear that the petty crimes have turned deadly.

With their ability to get to the root of a crime and dig out the culprit, it’s not long before Dorothy and Alan realize they have embarked on a trip that will become far more dangerous than they ever envisaged…

Available Editions

EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9780727889133
PRICE	$28.99 (USD)
PAGES	224

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Featured Reviews

Linda P, Reviewer

I absolutely love this long-running cozy series featuring American turned Brit, Dorothy Martin, and her British husband, Alan, a retired policeman. Part of why I love this series is their home setting, I especially like when they "stay at home" in their small English village. Lately, though, they've been traveling and, in this particular instance, a trip to Canada, namely Victoria, BC, was an intriguing locale for a Dorothy Martin mystery.

The crimes may seem petty at first but things soon intensify and Dorothy and Alan need to start using their strong sleuthing skills to help the RCMP aka, the Mounties. Along the way, we learn about Canada's First Nations people, falconry, and gardens. As is typically true, I learn a lot from a Jeanne Dams mystery.

Once again, this is an outstanding mystery with charming characters and a delightful setting.

Long may this series run. Highly recommended!!