The thirteenth novel in the British mystery series featuring Inspector Luke Thanet from the Silver Dagger award-winning author Dorothy Simpson, &“a modern-day version of Agatha Christie&” (Booklist).When playboy Max Jeopard is killed at his own engagement party, Inspector Luke Thanet is called in to investigate and uncovers a host of suspects, including his fiancée, a jealous brother, an ex-girlfriend, and the victim&’s future in-laws. &“This English village &‘cozy&’ goes down well&” (Library Journal).&“A master at plot manipulation, Ms. Simpson cunningly strews clues right and left…The pleasure here is watching Thanet meticulously pick his way through &‘the complex web of relationships&’ to arrive at an understanding of what would make a person kill for love.&” —The New York Times Book Review
