A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy

In the Inspector Ramsay series by Ann Cleeves, newly available in the US, the story unfolds in the small town of Otterbridge, where the seemingly idyllic summer carnival is overshadowed by the murder of Dorothea Cassidy, a vicar’s wife known for her kindness. As Inspector Stephen Ramsay delves into the details of her last hours, he uncovers a web of individuals connected to Dorothea, each harboring their own secrets. The investigation intensifies when a second body is found, forcing Ramsay to confront the darker aspects of human nature amid the carnival festivities.