Julie Sinclair, writer and author, has her peaceful village life disrupted when several mysterious events occur, causing her to move into detective mode to restore tranquillity to the community. What is meant by the sudden appearance of black vases, a tragic event at the local rescue animal centre, and puzzling activities in the attic of the oldest house in the village? Julie, observant and inquisitive, finds herself as an unintentional sleuth. Lovers of the Miss Marple stories will enjoy the adventures in this little novella, the first in a series of stories featuring Julie.