The Girl in the Gallery
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My review -
Beth
is once again first on the scene when a body is found, this time in her local
art gallery. A young girl is draped over a sarcophagus with her arms crossed on
her chest, like a classical figure. In a dither, Beth phones an ambulance, as
the girl still has a pulse, and her acquaintance from a previous murder
enquiry, Inspector Harry York. Suicide or attempted murder? Then another girl
from the same class is found deeply unconscious.
Because
she’s determined and dogged, Beth can’t let this go and leave it to the
professionals. She’s sure there’s something toxic going on with that group of
girls. The writing is gently and funny, while not diminishing the anguish of
those involved. Beth’s a brilliant character, intelligent and nosy and an
excellent foil for the profession, Inspector York. There’s also a spark between
them which I hope continues to flare in later stories. A series to sit back and
enjoy. Thoroughly good!
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