Agatha is on top form in another fine entry in this very enjoyable series. This time, the satire is aimed at English seaside towns in winter, home to many retired people and not much else. Every aspect of life in one of these places seems to be under the microscope here, and I found myself constantly chuckling that it could be so spot-on. Once again Ms. Beaton has found a totally different comic seam to mine and come up with another winner, combining sharp satire with a cozy ambiance and a good plot. As ever there is also an engaging whodunit to enjoy which I failed to guess (a number of red herrings) and the usual splendidly concise pacing which had me read the book in just two sittings. This is one of the stronger entries in this series, and I continue to marvel at the force of nature that Agatha is, an inimitably realistic protagonist who combines toughness with vulnerability, sympathy with belligerence. Highly recommended, and probably unique.