'An absolute cracker of a story!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing right up until the end' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What lies beneath the perfect marriage, the perfect village, the perfect life?1939, Dirleton: Private detective - and sometimes society lady - Dandy Gilver hosts her husband's sixtieth birthday party. Her close friend, Daisy, attends alone, having been stood up by her husband, Silas, who she suspects of philandering. The party is a huge success, nonetheless. Until a phone call in the middle of the night . . . Silas has been found murdered in a distant village, his blood spattered on an ancient louping stane. The police have their sights set on Daisy, who disappeared in the dead of night. Dandy must confront what secrets a marriage can hide - what her own friendships can hide - and confront the sinister heart of a seemingly idyllic community.A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in Scotland on the eve of WWII. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.Readers love The Witching Hour:'The historical details are so well described you can almost imagine you are there' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The folklore of the area is intertwined with the events of the novel, causing confusion, a spooky atmosphere and spine chilling moments - often broken by Alec's penchant for a good feed and jolly banter!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Always look forward to a new Dandy Gilver book and this did not disappoint!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Atmospheric and intriguing . . . I thoroughly enjoyed reading this' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
