A Lurking Primrose - (A Francis Oughterard Mystery) by Suzette A Hill (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Erasmus House, a prestigious prep school for boys in Lewes, is in uncharacteristic disarray over a looming visit from Her Majesty's inspectors. Convinced that inspectors dislike old-established schools, headmaster Mr. Winchbrooke devises a cunning plan to drag Erasmus House into modernity - by replacing the rustic paintings of eccentric local artist and amateur sleuth, Primrose Oughterard, with more 'challenging' abstract works. But Primrose's paintings are the least of Winchbrooke's worries when the school's assistant matron, Miss Memling, is found dead in a Brighton hotel room, clutching an empty gin bottle. Was there more to dull Aida Memling than met the eye? As one of the school's trustees, Primrose springs into action. With her late brother Francis's pets Maurice and Bouncer by her side, can Primrose solve the Memling mystery?"--Book jacket flap.

Book Synopsis

The peculiar death of an assistant matron at a distinguished boys' school draws amateur sleuth Primrose Oughterard into another delightfully quirky mystery.

Erasmus House, a prestigious prep school for boys in Lewes,
is in uncharacteristic disarray over a looming visit from Her Majesty's
inspectors. Convinced that inspectors dislike old-established schools, headmaster
Mr Winchbrooke devises a cunning plan to drag Erasmus House into modernity - by
replacing the rustic paintings of eccentric local artist and amateur sleuth,
Primrose Oughterard, with more 'challenging' abstract works.

But Primrose's paintings are the least of Winchbrooke's
worries when the school's assistant matron, Miss Memling, is found dead in a
Brighton hotel room, clutching an empty gin bottle. Was there more to dull Aida
Memling than met the eye? As one of the school's trustees, Primrose springs
into action. With her late brother Francis's pets Maurice and Bouncer by her
side, can Primrose solve the Memling mystery?

Review Quotes

[A] charming mystery-- "Booklist"

A rollicking tale -- "Kirkus Reviews"

Delightful . . . will leave series fans and newcomers alike eager for the next installment-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Bones in High Places"

Diverting . . . blithely mixes cozy elements with black farce-- "Publishers Weekly on A Bedlam of Bones"

Highly amusing . . . The outrageous plot will keep readers guessing until the end-- "Publishers Weekly on Bone Idle"

Jaunty . . . Those in the mood for silly fun will be delighted-- "Publishers Weekly on Deadly Primrose"

The pets are the stars of this twisty, sardonically humorous adventure-- "Kirkus Reviews on Deadly Primrose"

This leisurely paced mystery includes well-drawn characters, especially the acerbic Primrose and her savvy pets-- "Booklist on Deadly Primrose"