December, 1956. Donald Langham's wife Maria Dupre receives a chilling invitation to attend a death at the home of artist Maxwell Falwell Fenton. Upon arrival, they meet five strangers who have also received numbered invitations. They all had a reason to hate Maxwell - including Maria. And then, someone starts picking off the six, one by one . . .
"Readers will have fun trying to keep pace with Donald and Maria as they piece together a solution . . . a reliably entertaining series that recalls Frances and Richard Lockridge's Mr. and Mrs. North novels" Booklist on Murder Served Cold "Appealing characters, lively dialogue . . . As always, it's a pleasure to spend time in the company of Langham and Dupré" Publishers Weekly on Murder Served Cold "Well-realized characters and a beautifully evoked setting" Booklist on Murder Takes a Turn "Charming . . . Fans of traditional country house mysteries will be gratified" Publishers Weekly on Murder Takes a Turn