Set in the mid-50s, Norah Breen has forsaken her vows as a nun and has traveled to a small seaside town in search of another former nun, Frieda. Fast friends from when they were nuns, Frieda disappeared from the Gulls Nest hotel. Soon after Norah's arrival, a guest dies, and although Norah suspects foul play, the local police disagree. Armed with the knowledge gained from reading detective novels, Norah also begins her investigation into the death and the other guests with secrets they would prefer not to reveal. As the body count rises, Norah is convinced there is a murderer among them, and it's up to her to uncover the culprit.
I loved the characters in this book. From the feral child to the aloof hotel owner and her surly cook, all were interesting and wouldn't pass the smell test for being the murderer. Norah's relationship with DI Rideout looks to be an interesting storyline in future books in the series. The pacing is excellent, with good twists and red herrings.
4.5/5 stars.
Thank you, NetGalley and Atria Books, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is April 8, 2025.
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