Mr Campion's Visit

September 15, 2016
When Perdita Campion's godfather, headmaster at Ash Grange School in Yorkshire, begs her to help him out in a crisis, she agrees. The school's English master, Bertram Browne, has been killed in a hit-and-run accident, and it's only days until the school play he was directing is due to open. Perdita seems to be a perfect choice to take over. Since her husband, Rupert, excels at sports, he can assume Browne's role as rugby coach, and Rupert's mother can hand out prizes at the school's Speech Day. Naturally, Rupert's father, Albert, comes along, too. But when the Campions reach Ash Grange, they find one family terrorized by an apparent poltergeist, school boys attacked by violent thugs, and a witch who seems to know more than she's telling. Naturally, amateur sleuth Albert becomes deeply embroiled in what turns out to be a tragic case of murder. A charming, courtly, slightly eccentric hero; an intricate and unusual plot; and plenty of gentle humor make this an enticing read for old-school cozy fans.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)