By Ellis Peters

When their Figaro dies in an airplane crash, the Leander Theatre in London feels lucky when Marc Chatrier is available. But Marc is soon pursuing the daughter of the owner. But more seems to be happening among the Leander’s old hands. Soon Marc is killed midperformance and a host of secrets from the War come pouring out….

Interesting ideas and backstory. But I think Ellis Peters best quality as a mystery writer is her ability to create a community and characters you want to come back to. The stand alone stories are good, but lack the ingredient that make the Felse or Cadfael series superior.

192 Pages

3/5