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It's cozy crime, but of a superior type. Characterisation The characterisation is good. I liked Kitty: she's feisty but not silly with it and there's a definite chemistry between her and the handsome Capt. Bryant, who has a history about which he's not being terribly forthcoming. There are some colourful characters too - Vivien Delaware is there to provide entertainment, but you suspect that there's rather more to her visit to the coast than a need for some sea air. And let's not mention the reporter who thinks that Kitty is going to fall in love with him.

There's a real feel for the location and particularly for what life in a classy hotel was like in the thirties. I had the feeling of some diligent research having been done, but without the need to insert every bit of acquired knowledge. The plot is good too. I worked out one or two of the twists, but I had the wrong person pencilled in as the baddy. As cozy cosy crime goes, this is first class. I'd like to thank the publishers for making a copy available to the Bookbag. We also have a review of the [[Murder at Enderley Hall (Miss Underhay) by Helena Dixon|next book]] in the series.