
‘Death At The Three Sisters’ by Jo Allen is a DCI Jude Satterthwaite mystery set in Cumbria. A local beauty spa owned by three sisters is the site of a puzzling murder. The spa has been failing for years, and the offer of a buyout is on the cards. But the sisters are divided as to whether they should accept. The death on the premises adds to the pressure Suzanne, Hazel and Tessa are under. As DCI Satterthwaite investigates, it becomes apparent that the relationships between the sisters, and between them and their neighbours were complicated. The team of detectives must act quickly to unravel the web of secrets and lies – before anymore deaths occur.
I’ve read a few of the books in this series and I like that I’ve got to know the characters. The police team works well , and they are adept at ferreting out clues. Jude is diligent and understated. He’s not pushy or showy, but gets the job done.
The uneasy relationships between the three sisters are at the core of this story. On the surface, they appear to be happy and their business is plodding along. But appearances are deceptive. Family dynamics are not easy to understand from the outside, and the team soon realise that the key to solving the murder lies in uncovering long buried secrets.
‘Dear At The Three Sisters’ is a great story with a fantastic setting. I loved it.
I was given this ARC to review.