A summer festival ends in disaster for chef sleuth Nell Drury in this gripping historical mystery full of dark secrets, disturbing discoveries and page-turning twists.
1926, Kent. Chef Nell Drury is busy with preparations for Lady Ansley´s luncheon to welcome Wychbourne Court´s new neighbours, Sir Gilbert and Lady Saddler. The couple´s arrival has led to much rumour and intrigue swirling around the village, particularly with regards to the mysterious Lady Saddler.
Sir Gilbert belongs to a new artistic movement, the Artistes de Cler, and is organizing a summer festival in the grounds of Spitalfrith Manor, where the Clerries will gather to reveal their Africa-inspired paintings. The whole village is invited and buzzing with excitement. But at the festival itself, Nell witnesses some strange and disturbing events, and when a terrible discovery is made the following day, she is horrified to learn that Lord Ansley´s valet has been arrested. Can Nell clear his name while also confronting a face from the past?