Shortly after, Pete is found dead in a motor accident, something that Hamish is sure points to an outsider. Soon it comes out that Davenport conned many people out of a lot of money and some of these people are not above coming after Milly for what they consider their money, money that now seems to have gone missing. Not only are they people Davenport cheated from his past, some are from the village of Drim, making Hamish's suspect pool even larger, and sadly, closer to home.

As always, M.C. Beaton writes a solid, dependable mystery with a good dose of humor and a dash of romance provided by Hamish Macbeth. The characters are always likable and well-drawn, the setting comfortable. The mystery is always well-plotted, though there are generally a few surprises along the way and everyone who needs it gets their comeuppance. British cozy fans will never tire of this tried and true Scottish inspector, though some may wonder how much more patience Elspeth will continue to show him.

--Jennifer Monahan Winberry