I received this as an ARC from the publisher but the review is my own.
Among the elite of London are those who dabble in the very expensive art of orchids. These blooms are brought from the most exotic parts of the world to glass conservatories of the wealthy, so a dead body found during a ladies luncheon in the greenhouse is unwelcome for many reasons. When the murder seems to suggest that the lady of the house is being framed purposefully, Inspector Witherspoon senses that there is more to this than meets the eye. Is a flower really worth killing for or are the lethal blooms just a disguise for a deeper plot laid long ago and far away. Step in Mrs. Jeffries and the rest of the team to help clear away the detritus of the years and expose a killer who has had plenty of time to figure out exactly how to plot the perfect murder. But in revisiting the past will they inadvertently bring forth a dark deed from among their own group? Can murder ever be excused or will Mrs. Jeffries find it closer to home than anticipated?
Another great addition to the series. Well paced with the usual formula, although this time I felt the very ending was a little clunky but still worth curling up with along with a piping cup of tea.
Among the elite of London are those who dabble in the very expensive art of orchids. These blooms are brought from the most exotic parts of the world to glass conservatories of the wealthy, so a dead body found during a ladies luncheon in the greenhouse is unwelcome for many reasons. When the murder seems to suggest that the lady of the house is being framed purposefully, Inspector Witherspoon senses that there is more to this than meets the eye. Is a flower really worth killing for or are the lethal blooms just a disguise for a deeper plot laid long ago and far away. Step in Mrs. Jeffries and the rest of the team to help clear away the detritus of the years and expose a killer who has had plenty of time to figure out exactly how to plot the perfect murder. But in revisiting the past will they inadvertently bring forth a dark deed from among their own group? Can murder ever be excused or will Mrs. Jeffries find it closer to home than anticipated?
Another great addition to the series. Well paced with the usual formula, although this time I felt the very ending was a little clunky but still worth curling up with along with a piping cup of tea.
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