Smile and Be a Villain - by Jeanne M Dams (Paperback)

About the Book

Talking a walk on the first day of their holiday on the beautiful island of Alderney in the English Channel, Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired police detective Alan Nesbitt, discover a body on a precipitous hill path. An accident - or something more sinister? Dorothy and Alan make it their business to find out.

Book Synopsis

A holiday on the picturesque island of Alderney leads to a case of cold-blooded murder for American Anglophile Dorothy Martin.

When Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired police detective Alan Nesbitt, decide to visit the beautiful island of Alderney in the English Channel, they hope for a pleasant, peaceful holiday. It's not to be. Taking a walk on their very first day, they discover a body, apparently the victim of an unfortunate accident, on a precipitous hill path.

The dead man, they learn, is an American named Abercrombie who had made himself both loved and hated during his few weeks on the island. Although there is no concrete evidence of foul play, both Dorothy and Alan are uneasy about the death and decide to delve further.

And then they unearth some most disquieting revelations . . .

Review Quotes

"Alderney's scenic beauty contrasts nicely with the villain's dark back business ground and evil plans"-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Another charming cozy featuring two very likable senior sleuths who show no signs of slowing down"-- "Booklist"