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A â38 Lagonda is driving someone to murder in âthis lively, fast-paced mysteryâ series debut featuring British classic car expert and detective Jack Colby (Publishers Weekly).  When Jack Colby, owner of Frogs Hill Classic Car Restorations, stumbles upon a 1938 coupé Lagonda V12 rusting away in a country barn in Kent, he longs to bring it back to its former glory. Jack also takes a shine to its owner, the fetching widow Polly Davis. Sadly, his romantic pursuits cut short. A few days later Polly is murdered just a few feet from the elegant machine. Now Jackâs curiosity about the carâand the crimeâare kicking into high gear.  He knows that years ago Pollyâs late husband was found dead in the driverâs seat. And itâs clear she had no interest in selling or restoring the Lagondaâjust hiding it. But are the rumors about Pollyâs dicey past the key to it all, or just a detour? Convinced that the Lagonda is somehow involved, especially when it disappears, Jack is determined to uncover Pollyâs secrets and bring her killer to justice, even at the risk of his own life. |
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