I loved the characters in this book - and also the little furry companion Hamish who is integral to solving this crime. The characters are all from a small village and you can see that in the way that everyone knows everyone. We watch the group of villagers try and solve the crime and I was not ready for the twist at the end and that one crime led to another. The writing style of this novel helps to make this a very cosy mystery which is the kind of book you can either relax and read by the pool or snuggle up on the couch with a blanket.