Cold in the Earth

It doesn't take Meredith Mitchell long to regret giving up her lovely Cotswold cottage in favour ofliving in London. In addition, the fact that her job gives a whole new meaning to the word tedious does little to improve her mood. What she needs is a holiday.

So, when Alan Markby's sister wants a housesitter, Meredith jumps at the chance. Alan himself is overloaded with work following the discovery of two bodies, one of which at least is a murder victim. No matter what he tries, he can't seem to get a lead on either case. Perhaps a fresh objective is just what he needs.