Set in the mid-50s, Nora 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 Nora’s arrival, a guest dies, and although Nora suspects foul play, the local police disagree. Armed with the knowledge gained from reading detective novels, Nora begins her investigation into the death as well as the other guests. She quickly finds the guests have secrets they are loath to reveal. As the body count rises, Nora 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. Nora’s relationship with DI Rideout appears to be an interesting storyline for future books. 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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