"Devon’s coastline has crystal blue waters, stunning views from the cliffs, and... is that a corpse on the beach? England, 1922. Determined to focus on her role as a journalist, Lady Felicity Quick travels to Ottermouth, a picturesque fishing village and haven for artists, to report on the opening of a new art exhibition. But when a lifeless body washes onto the foreshore, the coastal community’s peace is shattered. Accusations fly as fishermen, painters and even the authorities turn on one another. And when an important friend is implicated, Felicity strays from her duties for the newspaper... Trusting her sleuthing instincts and reunited with a faithful ally, Felicity attempts to unpick the deadly case and deliver justice for the residents of Ottermouth. Will she solve the perilous puzzle in time, or will Felicity’s daring efforts result in her own watery end?" -- Back cover.