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"Sheila Mallory and her friends and neighbors in Taviscombe have the usual complaints about the efficiency of their local medical practice. The doctors are overbooked and appointments are hard to get, to name a few. All this fades into the background when the newest member of the practice, Dr. Morrison, is murdered in his office during an extemely busy day. The waiting room is packed with patients, including Sheila, who goes to work trying to uncover information about the dead man. A brilliant research doctor who formerly worked in London, Dr. Morrison was not popular with either patients or staff. There is no shortage of suspects, from his ex-wife and former colleagues in London, to his former lover, a married woman doctor in the practice who was not taking the breakup lightly.
Sheila soon finds out that not everyone disliked John Morrison, however. Her friend, Nora, was very devoted to him, and was responsible for his move to Taviscombe following a professional and personal crisis in London. Nora paints a picture of a different man, devoted to his work, but capable of caring and deep friendship. Some of his patients, such as her neighbors Alan and Susan, were also pleased with the doctor and his expert medical care.
As usual, Sheila's interactions with the residents of Taviscombe provides her the answers to many questions. As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, she considers one after another of the people in John Morrison's complicated life, and with the help of Roger, her police detective friend, she uncovers a truly surprising explanation for his death."
M.R., Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 80%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How difficult to spot villain?
- Challenging
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Murder of certain profession?
- doctors/patients
Kind of investigator
- amateur citizen investigator
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Murder Mystery (killer unknown)
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- journalist
Age:
- 60's-90's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
Ethnicity/Race
- British
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Female
Age:
- 60's-90's
Profession/status:
- homemaker
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Style
Part of a series?
Yes
Person
- mostly 1st
How many deaths?
- 3-4
Amount of dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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