I have read all of the books in this series but, to be honest, I miss the Dorothy I had come to love in the previous books. This Dorothy has lost her spark, her joy in living life to the fullest. Yes, she is older and reacts accordingly but she worries way too much and I wanted to sit her down and have a real heart to heart with her. As for the story...I loved the setting but the mystery dragged in places and I did do a bit of skipping pages. Overall, it's still an excellent series and I'm not giving up on it. This entry just isn't one of the better ones.

Not the best, but excellent as always!

Dorothy and her husband have gone for a simple holiday to an island in the English channel. Of course, nothing is simple for them and while on one of their walks, they discover a body.

The deceased is an American Episcopal priest who apparently is emigrating to the UK. During the short time he has been in the village he has developed a following of many admirers. But he has also found several enemies. Dorothy and Alan of course get drawn into the mystery of exactly how the man died. Was it an accident or murder? As they research the man's past and talk to people in the village, it all eventually becomes clear. (Was there ever any doubt of that?)

I love Dorothy Martin stories and hope to at some point be able to say I have read every one!