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A clergyman is running from danger. Unfortunately he does not reach his destination. Inspector Gerald Witherspoon is the applauded sleuth who has solved many cases and this will be his next puzzle. Even though he is a hard-working professional, he has some help from others. His housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, is doing a lot more than dusting and polishing. Within her circle of friends are all the people that live and work where she does. They have become her family and her collaborators in crime solving. One of Mrs. Jeffries' helpmates is Wiggins, the footman for the inspector. He has received word that his grandfather is seriously ill. He hesitates going to see him since he likes to be involved if there is any investigating to be done. Just after Wiggins departs, word is received that there is a murder. Mrs. Jeffries cannot wait to get started; she immediately summons all the participants. This victim appears to be a clergyman. When another victim is found, one from years ago, the case has some twists and turns. As we know, circumstances are not always what they seem. The police and the amateur crew detect that there may be family squabbles involved and also that money greed may be an incentive. A secondary story involves the before mentioned Wiggins who has gone to visit his ailing grandfather. He is not always welcomed by the rest of his family and has a difficult time with some selfish relatives. I have never read this series before. It is delightful! Even though the book contains a Victorian cozy mystery, I was completely drawn to the compromising and workmanship of Mrs. Jeffries and her cohorts. Their teamwork is so remarkable and also highly entertaining. Mrs. Jeffries provides moral support for her employer as she gently nudges him to continue on certain investigative paths. He is unaware of her participation, which provides more fun for the reader.
Reviewed by Rita Ratacheck, January 2004
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