Strange Images of Death by Barbara Cleverly

Once again Miss Cleverly's hero, Commander Joe Sandilands of Scotland Yard, finds himself investigating murder in France this time in a strictly unofficial capacity. Drving down to the Riviera for a well earned holiday Joe agrees to take his neice to join her father at a chateau where a group of artists are being entertained by a mysterious nobleman. On arrival he discovers that the community has been disturbed by a crime and fears that more violence may be about to erupt. Sandilands is prevailed upon to stay and attempt a resolution which he does as Miss Cleverly weaves yet another of her gloriously complicated plots. An excelent page turner for a summer holiday.