This captivating series plunges readers into a world of mystery set against the charming backdrop of Oxford. What begins as a routine dog walk unexpectedly unearths a dark secret, drawing the protagonist into a complex investigation. Teaming up with fellow dog lovers, she embarks on a quest for truth, determined to uncover the killer's identity. It's a delightful blend of intriguing puzzles, endearing characters, and the picturesque English countryside.
When her white German Shepherd unearths a body in the undergrowth during their daily walk through Oxford's picturesque Port Meadow, Anna Hopkins has a double shock: she'd met the victim before. Convinced that Naomi Evans was not the random victim of a serial killer as the police believe, Anna teams up with fellow dogwalkers to discover the truth.
When Professor Lowell is brutally attacked in his rooms at Walsingham, Oxford, college administrator Anna Hopkins discovers he had a connection with her fellow dogwalker Isadora Salzman - who has been keeping a surprising secret all these years. But someone else knows of Isadora's secret, someone who has sent her a threatening, frightening letter.
At a World War II-themed murder mystery party, Anna Hopkins and her fellow dogwalkers enjoy themselves until a real body is discovered. Who attended the event without a ticket? Anna is caught up in an intrigue that leads to a lost painting and a wartime secret that involves Anna's family. Was her late father guilty of a crime?