When a thief strikes, Dorothy Martin is quickly on the case . . .Dorothy Martin is enjoying a conversation in the garden with her neighbour and best friend, Jane Langland, one perfect June afternoon, when Jane suddenly has a stroke.Dorothy is devastated when she visits her friend in hospital and discovers that she's unable to speak yet desperate to tell her something, and is soon convinced there's something valuable hidden in Jane's house - but what is it? A thief targeting the house suggests they've found it first . . .After identifying Jane's treasured - and sadly stolen - item, Dorothy is determined to track it down, even if that means embarking on a trip overseas. One thing's for sure - in taking on Dorothy Martin, this thief has made a huge mistake!This twisty, absorbing mystery featuring an Anglophile sleuth is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.

When a thief strikes, Dorothy Martin is quickly on the case . . .Dorothy Martin is enjoying a conversation in the garden with her neighbour and best friend, Jane Langland, one perfect June afternoon, when Jane suddenly has a stroke.Dorothy is devastated when she visits her friend in hospital and discovers that she's unable to speak yet desperate to tell her something, and is soon convinced there's something valuable hidden in Jane's house - but what is it? A thief targeting the house suggests they've found it first . . .After identifying Jane's treasured - and sadly stolen - item, Dorothy is determined to track it down, even if that means embarking on a trip overseas. One thing's for sure - in taking on Dorothy Martin, this thief has made a huge mistake!This twisty, absorbing mystery featuring an Anglophile sleuth is perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.