Myrtle and Miss Judson are traveling to Scotland to inspect the estate which Miss Judson has just inherited from her great-uncle. There are rumors of ghosts around the estate, and a long-lost treasure of the MacJudd clan. Myrtle's detective skills are called upon when a man is discovered dead in the pond. Since the estate is located on a remote island, the police will not arrive for several days, so Myrtle must uncover evidence and follow the clues herself.

The mystery plot is excellent as Myrtle follows the clues, sorting out the facts from the red herrings. Everyone seems to be hiding something or lying about something, but which are innocent lies told to cover up embarrassment or fear, and which are covering up a murder?

The Scottish setting is so wonderful! I really loved the Scottish characters with their strong brogue. Myrtle and Miss Judson are immediately immersed into the rich Scottish culture as Miss Judson discovers her clan heritage.

I love how humorous the writing is! There is a lot of witty dialogue, and cute aside comments to the reader. It’s hilarious and wonderful!

The character development is absolutely phenomenal. Each book in the series seems to focus on Myrtle's relationship with one of the other characters, and in this book it is Myrtle and Miss Judson. They have always been very close, but their trust is really challenged in this book, as Myrtle is afraid that she will lose Miss Judson. Brilliant writing!

I wish I could give this book 10 stars, and I look forward with extreme eagerness for the next books in the series!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.