Daisy and Hazel return to Deepdean! And what a triumphant return it is! A bit miserable for our pair, as a new regime is in place, and the Head Girl and her five prefects are thoroughgoing rotters, imposing a reign of terror. That all ends abruptly when the prefect is murdered, and a new case begins for the Detective Society. It soon becomes apparent that the Head Girl was a blackmailer with dirty secrets on everyone and the murderer must be one of the five prefects, but which one? Can the Detective Society solve the case? can it survive the sudden expansion of its membership? More importantly can Daisy and Hazel's friendship survive resentment and jealousy and misunderstanding, all of which threaten to tear them apart and scuttle their investigation?

Another thrilling, charming read; all the joys of Golden Age mysteries with enough of a hint of modern sensibilities to undercut some of the contemporary attitudes. The puzzle is genuinely engaging, the action as suspenseful as it is fun, and the characters wonderful. More please!