First published in 1933, this features Asey Mayo and is part of the Asey Mayo Cape Cod mystery series.
Vic Ballard has been recovering from illness, and her adopted son, George Ballord, has made plans for her to spend the summer just outside a small Cape Cod village. While Vic is beginning to tire of George trying to run her life, she finally agrees to go, but insists on taking her maid Rose, and a young woman she has just met, the daughter of an old school chum, as her companion.
Shortly after arriving at her cabin, a group of traveling actors arrive, attempting to find the home they were supposed to perform at. She impulsively invites them in, due to the weather. The women stay in the house, while the men sleep in their cars. However, in the morning, the body of one of them is found murdered.
I enjoyed this book, and the interactions between the characters. It was very well written, and the mystery was really good. I never suspected the actual murderer until very near the end of the book!
This is part of my 2014 Vintage Mystery BINGO Challenge--Golden "FREE SPACE" I'm substituting this book, by an author I've read before, for the E--Book that I have to borrow space.
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