Eleanor Boylan (1916–2007)

Clara Gamadge is once more on the case, solving the death of an old friend.

While vacationing with family Clara is surprised by a visit by Arman Evers, an old family friend. But he is not there for the sea air. He has a request for her to investigate. He is vague about it and seems to make light, but it is serious business. The question is if he is really Armand Evers or his look-alike cousin Boyd? The mystery to solve is whether his sister is really his biological sister.

Clara tries to show more ignore it, but when she calls Rachael to see if all is right a chill comes over her. It seems that Armand is visiting her at the moment. Rachael lives in Ireland and Clara is in the U.S. How could that be so?

What brings it to a head is when Arman/Boyd is found dead in a Manhattan hotel pool. Clara is there and so is someone who looks like Arman/Boyd. Who is who? And who is killing who? Clara must go to Ireland to find the truth behind the multiple mysteries.

Written in the style of Agatha Christie, it is a good read that moves along. Clara and her friend Sadd are not spring chickens but they do have sharp minds and are on the go to solve the murder and the mystery of Rachael's heritage. show less

This book is ok but doesn't really draw the reader in. You know who the culprit is pretty early in the book. I wish there had been more action in the book or more of a mystery. I probably will not read any more of this series.