A Colourful Death: A Cornish Mystery

by Carola Dunn

Overview

"Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall (after Manna from Hades) is a delightful romp." —Library Journal

Eleanor Trewynn is a recently retired widow who has moved to the small village of Port Mabyn in Cornwall. Neither frail nor retiring, after a lifetime of traveling the world, she's ready for an uneventful life with her dog and friends in this quiet town. Unfortunately, excitement seems to happen around her.

Her friend and neighbor, artist Nick Gresham, returns from a trip only to find several of his paintings slashed, reportedly by rival local artist Geoffrey Clarke. When Nick goes to have it out with him, with Eleanor in tow, they find Clarke's body in his studio, fatally stabbed in the back. Accused of the crime, Nick ends up in jail, while Detective Inspector Scumble and DS Megan Pencarrow, Eleanor's niece, investigate. But in A Colourful Death, the second Cornish Mystery from Carola Dunn, Eleanor isn't leaving anything to chance—she starts doing a little investigating of her own, and soon learns that Nick is far from the only one with a compelling motive for murder.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250036247
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/08/2013
Series:	Cornish Mystery Series , #2
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	599,769
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

CAROLA DUNN is the author of more than fifty books, including the previous mystery featuring Eleanor Trewynn, Manna from Hades, as well as the much loved Daisy Dalrymple novels. Born and raised in England, she lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Editorial Reviews

Bolstered by strong characters, the fast-moving plot builds to a satisfying conclusion.” —Publishers Weekly 

“Wonderful Cornish and cozy atmosphere carry the day.” —Booklist 

“Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall ... is a delightful romp, full of busybodies, unscrupulous artists, and a charming Westie with character.” —Library Journal

From the Publisher

Once again murder disrupts the quiet life of widowed charity shop owner Eleanor Trewynn, who's settled in the village of Port Mabyn with her Westie, Teazle, in British author Dunn's delightful second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall (after 2009's Manna from Hades). On returning from a train trip to London, Eleanor's artist friend and neighbor, Nick Gresham, discovers that someone has slashed several of his paintings in his Port Mabyn shop. Rather than go to the police, a furious Nick sets out to confront rival artist Geoffrey Monmouth, who Nick is sure is the culprit. Accompanied by an anxious Eleanor, Nick finds Geoff stabbed to death in his Padstow bungalow. When the authorities detain Nick, Eleanor determines to track down the real killer, who just might be one of the young artists living communally on a local farm. Bolstered by strong characters, the fast-moving plot builds to a satisfying conclusion. (June)

Publishers Weekly

Returning from a successful business trip to London, artist Nick Gresham finds his paintings have been destroyed in his studio. When the culprit is murdered, Nick is the prime suspect, and amateur sleuth Eleanor Trewynn swings into action. VERDICT Dunn's second cozy set in 1960s Cornwall (after Manna from Hades) is a delightful romp, full of busybodies, unscrupulous artists, and a charming Westie with character.

Library Journal