Bath Conspiracy, The
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- 7,49 €
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Publisher Description
American Anglophile Dorothy Martin is celebrating her birthday in the historic city of Bath, but the discovery of a number of stolen artefacts throws her plans awry.
Retired chief constable Alan Nesbit and his wife Dorothy Martin are in the beautiful historic city of Bath to celebrate Dorothy's birthday, enjoying the city's elegant surroundings, sightseeing, shopping - and champagne.
But the celebrations are curtailed when they discover a curious assortment of loot in their car boot during a trip to Stonehenge - from precious artefacts to cheap jumble sale trinkets. The stolen items are linked to various historic sites in Bath, but how did they end up in the Martins' car? As Dorothy and Alan seek to prove their innocence and catch a thief, they are soon swept into a conspiracy that runs much deeper and darker . . .
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dams's pleasant 24th outing for retired American schoolteacher Dorothy Martin (after 2020's Death Comes to Durham) takes Dorothy and her British husband, Alan Nesbit, a retired police officer, from their home in Sherebury to Bath as part of her birthday celebration. The couple visit cathedrals, abbeys, museums, Stonehenge, and the Roman baths. At each stop, they hit the gift shop and inventory the geegaws and expensive reproductions of historic artifacts on display. This comes in handy when the police find a box in their car containing an odd assortment of items—from postcards to gold jewelry—stolen from the various gift shops. Fortunately, a friendly police inspector recognizes their innocence and welcomes their assistance in tracking down the real culprit. Dorothy, with her two artificial knees, is often in need of naps and long sit-downs, but is still able to ferret out clues. Readers should be prepared for a slight plot with minimal detection. Anglophiles, especially those like Dorothy and Alan "who are no longer young," will have fun.
