The last thing Blanche Murninghan expects when she answers the phone is to hear her mother's estate lawyer on the other side of the line. Her nan had many secrets, so it's not a surprise that he's still uncovering them. But it is a surprise to hear from him so early in the morning. More impressively, the news he brings is no small thing: Blanche is the last remaining heir to an Irish castle. He'd finally tracked down any remaining relatives and found them there, at Dunfaedan. Excited to see her inheritance for herself, Blanche grabs her sister-cousin Haasi Hakla, and they pack their bags for a much-needed vacation to the Irish hillside. When a body turns up only a day after her arrival, Blanche quickly moves to the top of the Garda's list of suspects. She must clear her name and discover the truth before the cozy town's many secrets swallow her whole. Joined by old friends and new, Blanche Murninghan is on the case. is the fourth installment in the Blanche Murninghan Mysteries. Known for their lively cast of characters and atmospheric settings, each mystery can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story or read in publication order.