It is the everyday human interaction of Dorothy Martin with her family and friends which brings this book to life. The characters are more realistic. Many famous detectives are brilliant at solving crimes but they don't seem to eat, drink or sleep and certainly do not have mischievous pets.
The imaginary city of Sherebury is remarkably like Arundel - a village which has a Cathedral at its midst. Everything in Arundel is within walking distance and I can just imagine Alan and Dorothy in Arundel Cathedral.
The unfolding of the "whodunnit" is very satisfactory and the local colour adds to the story. Jeanne M Dams is an American and perhaps an honorary Brit because her stories are set in the UK for the most part.
Read it and enjoy it.
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