R in the Month

Set in a seedy Sussex hotel, this mystery follows renowned revue star and detective Miriam Birdseye as she investigates a series of deadly events surrounding a suspicious oyster party. Amidst a cast of colorful characters—including a drunken hotel proprietor, his wife, and a tense chef—Miriam aims to uncover the killer before further harm occurs. Critics praise her detective novels for their humor, absurd farce, and delightful storytelling.