Suspicion at Seven
Suspicion at Seven by Ann Purser, published by Penguin Publishing Group in December 2015, is a mystery novel that follows Lois Meade, a cleaning business owner who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. When a woman is found strangled at the Mill House Hotel, with a bag of costume jewelry nearby, Lois’s instincts tell her that not everything is as it seems. As she navigates the complexities of the case, she grapples with the implications of appearances and the secrets that lie beneath the surface.
Readers will find Lois’s journey as she uncovers the truth behind the murder, which may be linked to the dubious activities of a local costume jewelry dealer, Michael Black. With an airtight alibi and a pyramid scheme that entangles Lois’s mother, the investigation deepens when a second body is discovered. This edition, comprising 304 pages in English, delves into themes of deception and the challenges faced by women sleuths, all set against a cozy backdrop that invites readers to unravel the mystery alongside Lois and Inspector Cowgill.
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“Lois Meade has done enough buffing and polishing over the years with her cleaning business, New Brooms, to know that all that glitters is not gold. So when a bag of costume jewellery is the main clue in a murder, she has a strong suspicion that appearances may be deceiving … After a woman is discovered in the Mill House Hotel, strangled with a silver necklace beside a bag filled with faux silver, gold and pearls, costume jewelry dealer Michael Black seems like the obvious suspect. But Lois knows Michael’s wife, who runs a baker’s shop near the hotel, and can’t believe her husband could be a killer. Plus, Michael has an airtight alibi. Nevertheless, Michael–who prefers to go by Michel, a name as fake as his gems–is no angel. It appears he’s running a pyramid scheme, and Lois’s mother is getting sucked in. Could the murder have anything to do with his unscrupulous business practices? As Inspector Cowgill and Lois hope the bling may shine a light on the killer, the discovery of a second body on the old waterwheel in the hotel may be grist for the mill in solving the murder–if they can manage to catch the culprit without getting the runaround”–
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