Death Comes to Durham - (Dorothy Martin Mystery) by Jeanne M Dams (Paperback)

About the Book

American Anglophile Dorothy Martin and her husband are enjoying a pleasant stay in historic Durham with their old friend David Tregarth, when David's elderly great-aunt is accused of murder. Dorothy is determined to clear her name, but how can she, when Aunt Amanda can't remember if she did it or not?

Book Synopsis

How can Dorothy Martin clear an elderly woman of murder, when she can't remember if she did it or not?

American Anglophile Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired chief constable Alan Nesbit, are enjoying a pleasant, albeit rain-soaked, stay in the historic university city of Durham with their old friend David Tregarth. Castle tours and cathedral services fill their days as they wander up and down the steep, cobbled lanes of the medieval city. But the holiday comes to an abrupt halt when David's elderly great-aunt is accused of the murder of a fellow patient at her nursing home. How could a frail dementia sufferer commit such a terrible deed? Dorothy is determined to prove Aunt Amanda's innocence, and launches into an unofficial investigation. But as she and David navigate their way amongst reckless students, inefficient police work and witnesses who have lost the ability to remember, the investigation soon becomes as twisty, slippery and treacherous as the damp cobblestones outside . . .

Review Quotes

"A travelogue, a complex mystery, and an empathetic look at the horrific nature of dementia"-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"Anglophiles and history buffs alike will enjoy the cozy mystery merged with travelogue details, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Alexander McCall Smith"-- "Booklist on A Dagger Before Me"

"Intriguing... cozy fans and Anglophiles will be satisfied"-- "Publishers Weekly"

"The author's tale-telling and dialogue - the back and forth of a comfortable is wonderfully depicted - will serve to draw readers in. Dams' followers know what to expect and will be happy to find it here"-- "Booklist"

About the Author

Jeanne M. Dams an American, is a devout Anglophile who has wished she could live in England ever since her first visit in 1963. Fortunately, her alter ego, Dorothy Martin, can do just that. Jeanne lives in South Bend, Indiana, with a varying population of cats.