Undue Influence - (Florence Shaw Mystery) by Priscilla Masters (Paperback)

About the Book

Nurse Florence Shaw is worried about her patient, elderly widow Nora Selleck, who seems increasingly confused. When Florence visits Nora's house she's surprised when she encounters Ben Evans, a mysterious young stranger who's befriended Nora. Florence doesn't trust him, but no one else shares her concern. Until Nora suddenly disappears . . .

Book Synopsis

Where's Nora Selleck? Nurse Florence Shaw investigates when a mysterious stranger walks into her patient's life - and then she disappears . . .

Nurse Florence Shaw is worried about her patient and friend, elderly widow Nora Selleck. When she encounters Nora in the market town of Stone seeming confused, Florence decides to pay her a visit in more familiar surroundings. But at Nora's house she meets Ben Evans, a mysterious young stranger who has befriended Nora. Who is Ben, and why is he encouraging Nora to miss her surgery appointments?

Florence doesn't trust Ben. She's sure he doesn't have Nora's best interests at heart and is a threat to her vulnerable patient. But no one else, not even Nora's doctor, shares her concern. Until, one day, Nora suddenly disappears . . .

Review Quotes

A captivating tale-- "Kirkus Reviews"

A riveting police procedural focusing on guilt, frustration, and the many varieties of love-- "Kirkus Reviews on Almost a Whisper"

An absorbing, character-driven police procedural with some provocative twists-- "Kirkus Reviews on Blood on the Rocks"

An excellent choice for those who enjoy intricately plotted British mysteries-- "Booklist on Almost a Whisper"

Fans of traditional police procedurals will find a lot to like-- "Publishers Weekly on Almost a Whisper"

About the Author

Priscilla Masters is the author of the popular DI Joanna Piercy series, as well as the successful Martha Gunn novels and a series of forensic psychiatrist mysteries featuring Dr Claire Roget. She lives near the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. A retired respiratory nurse, Priscilla has two grown-up sons and two grandsons.