A brilliant new addition to the Berkley Prime Crime list... Berkley Prime Crime is proud to welcome one of mystery"s most esteemed masters to its line-up of bestselling writers. This brand new series showcases Simon Brett at his charming best--witty, cozy, and sophisticated...all at the same time. In the English seaside village of Fethering (located next to the town of Tarring), recent retiree Carole Seddon just wishes to live a quiet, sensible life with Gulliver, her Labrador Retriever. But when she discovers a dead body on the beach while walking the dog, her sensible life is suddenly quite complicated. And with the help of her bohemian neighbor Jude, Carole finds a new purpose in life--as a detective. "Simon Brett is one of the wittiest mystery writers around." --The Baltimore Sun "[Simon Brett]"s hard to beat." --Kirkus Reviews "Entertaining." --Chicago Sun-Times "A joy from start to finish." --Denver Post