Death at Rottingdean

Death at Rottingdean by Robin Paige is a mystery novel published by Penguin on March 1, 1999. This first edition, written in English and spanning 304 pages, follows Kathryn Ardleigh and her newly Lorded husband Charles as they take a seaside holiday in the quaint hamlet of Rottingdean. Their restful getaway takes a turn when a coast guard’s body is discovered on the beach, leading to suspicions that the town may be involved in illicit activities reminiscent of its smuggling past.

Readers will find a blend of traditional mystery and suspense as Kathryn and Charles, alongside a young writer named Rudyard Kipling, delve into the secrets hidden within the town’s labyrinth of tunnels. The narrative explores themes of intrigue and investigation, drawing on elements of the mystery and detective genres. As they uncover the truth behind the coast guard’s death, the couple navigates a web of deception that challenges their perceptions of the seemingly idyllic seaside community.