A deadly secret in the heart of a quiet country village ... In sleepy Lipton St Faith, the locals are getting used to their new rationing books and blackout curtains. The Second World War has brought much change to the small Norfolk village, as well as Lieutenant Eddie Elsner, on a mission all the way from America. But when the local postman is found dead, suddenly the war feels much closer to home… The police are quick to declare it an unfortunate accident, but young, spirited Anna Grix is less convinced. After striking up a fast friendship with the newly arrived American, she teams up with Eddie to dig into this apparent accident.

After solving their first murder in the sleepy Norfolk village of Lipton St Faith, detective duo Anna Grix and Lieutenant Eddie Elsner were hoping their crime-solving days were over. But as the Second World War rages on, it’s not long before another body is found. Inspector Spillers knows better than to keep the two amateur sleuths away from the case, and with a whole cast of potential suspects, he needs all the help he can get. Despite their sleuthing, they are no closer to catching the culprit, until they uncover a shocking myriad of illegal schemes and undercover operations taking place right under their noses. It seems the village of Lipton St Faith is not as sleepy as it appears…

The third and final book in the Lipton St Faith Mysteries. The village of Lipton St Faith in Norfolk is a tranquil spot. The most excitement it sees come from the antics of the local children sent from Liverpool to escape the air raids. Then one day a car accident claims the life of a young man, found with no identification papers. Anna Grix, daughter of the local vicar and an amateur sleuth, starts to help local police officer Tom Bradshaw investigate. When they hear that the young vicar from Cambridge being sent to Norfolk has disappeared, Anna starts to wonder if this is connected to the crash victim. She calls in the help of American serviceman Lieutenant Eddie Elsner, whom she met when he knocked her off her bicycle while driving his new sportscar. Now, friends, they get to work at solving the case of the unidentified body and the missing curate. But before they’re done there will be more victims, unsettling the peaceful village of Lipton St Faith and Anna’s life, forever. If you love murder mysteries by Margaret Mayhew, Faith Martin or Joy Ellis, then this unputdownable novel from the bestselling author of Norfolk cozy crime will have you hooked!