Stage for Murder — Marina Oliver

A suspicious death, a newcomer who becomes involved in village affairs, and Dodie Fanshaw on the trail of the truth, create a delicious cosy crime novel.

Catherine, widowed, returns to her home in the Lancashire hills. She and Ian Hanson, a retired newcomer, quickly become involved in village activities.

She goes to work for Martin, whose wife died in a tragic accident for which he was blamed but exonerated. Then the rumours start up again and Martin's mother, a former dancer with Dodie, asks Dodie to help. Can she find the truth? Find out what happens in the 5th Dodie Fanshaw mystery.