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Violence
Barely any
A suspicious death at a flood-isolated country house; handled with typical Hill wit
Language
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Dalziel's earthy dialogue includes some mild profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic subplot; Dalziel's romantic adventures implied but tasteful
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in a country house party setting
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Mild suspense with a Gothic atmosphere; no severe psychological themes
What this book is about
The fourth Dalziel and Pascoe mystery finds Andy Dalziel stranded in a remote country house by flood waters, where the recently widowed owner is celebrating rather than mourning. Dalziel, on solo holiday for the first time in the series, investigates the suspicious death that occurred during the flooding. Largely absent from his usual partner, Dalziel takes centre stage in a mystery that blends Gothic atmosphere with Hill's sharpening social satire. A lighter entry than some, but showcasing Hill's wit and his extraordinary character creation in Dalziel.
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