Helen Dexter has started a new chapter in her life as sole proprietor of the Seaview Hotel. When an acting troupe book into the hotel to rehearse a play they hope will save a much-loved theatre from being closed down Helen immediately picks up on tension between the actors. But there is worse to come when the leading lady is found dead. Helen is roped into helping the troupe with their performance giving her ample opportunity to discover who wanted their diva dead. However the murder is not the only thing on Helen's mind. She's receiving threatening phone calls her car is vandalised - and she's just learned of an impending visit from a hotel inspector.Helen is determined to uncover the identity of the killer - even if it means she has to give the performance of her life.

Part of the Helen Dexter series.