As buddies, the boisterous and brash American Beryl couldn’t be much less alike than the prim and correct British Edwina. yet as sleuths in an England improving from the good conflict, they’re the right fit . . .
 
1920: Flying within the face of conference, mythical American adventuress Beryl Helliwell by no means fails to shock and surprise. the very last thing her adoring public could count on is that she craves a few peace and quiet. The humdrum hamlet of Walmsley Parva within the English geographical region turns out simply the price ticket. And, in truth, till the United States involves its senses and repeals Prohibition, Beryl has no purpose of returning stateside and subjecting herself to tub gin.
 
For over 3 a long time, Edwina Davenport has lived with ease in Walmsley Parva, however the post–World battle I bust has left her in dire monetary straits and compelled her to promote for a lodger. while her long-lost institution friend Beryl arrives on her doorstep—actually crashes into it in her pink motorcar—Edwina welcomes her previous good friend as her new roommate.
 
yet her idyllic native land has a hidden sinister facet, and whilst the 2 buddies are drawn in, they choose to organize store as deepest inquiry brokers, assisting Edwina to make ends meet and pleasing Beryl’s thirst for experience. Now this extraordinary couple might want to positioned their heads jointly to capture a killer—before this sleepy English village turns into their ultimate resting position . . .