Very British, very clever, very funny - in 'Death on the Island', Arthur Escroyne presents veterinarian Dr. Jean Marple, an investigator with cult potential! As perceptive as Hercule Poirot and as eccentric as Miss Marple, Jean solves her first case. On the idyllic tidal island of St. Michael's Mount, Cornwall's most popular tourist destination, a tourist collapses and dies during traditional high tea. Heart attack, pronounces the village doctor; murder, believes the veterinarian Jean Marple, who happens to be present. And her examination of the teacup from which the victim drank confirms her suspicion: strychnine. Inspector Finlaggan, a native Scotsman recently transferred here, is rather taken aback that an amateur sleuth is interfering in his case. And has no intention of stopping... Fans of Margaret Rutherford in her iconic role as 'Miss Jane Marple' will be delighted by her modern (almost) namesake, Dr. Jean Marple, who discovers her talent for detective work in this cleverly plotted crime novel. Not only her eccentricity—her typical outfit includes a weatherproof cape and a peculiar green hat—but also her powers of deduction and determination make her a worthy successor. Cornwall, with its unspoiled landscapes, rugged cliffs, and numerous attractions, provides the perfect setting for an atmospheric holiday mystery. And St. Michael's Mount, the scene of Miss Marple's first case, is a major tourist destination. But Miss Jean Marple doesn't just know every village on the Cornish coast; her work as a veterinarian has given her an excellent network of contacts. Add to that her small private laboratory, a razor-sharp mind, and a fondness for classic crime films—ideal qualifications for a first-rate detective. Anyone looking for a follow-up to Richard Osman's 'Thursday Murder Club' in terms of feel-good English crime fiction will find what they're looking for in Arthur Escroyne's 'Death on the Island'! biography Harold Philipp Arthur Escroyne is the 36th Earl of Sutherly. After studying art, he worked as a commercial artist for a well-known English shortbread manufacturer. Lord Escroyne is known far beyond the borders of the county for his breeding of bare-stemmed irises (Iris aphylla). The passionate gardener has won numerous awards. New product