The untimely death of four residents upsets the serene
month of September on Martha's Vineyard. Victoria
Trumbull, who, despite any aches and pains of her ninety-
two years, possesses the sharpest mind on the island, was
present when the first body dropped, apparently after
eating something disagreeable. In fact, all four people
appear to have died after eating gifts of food.
Each was also a generous contributor to the local church,
now in transition between old and new ministers, both
named Jack, and both included on the list of possible
suspects. Adding to the mystery is some strange activity
in the local graveyard, which may not be related to the
deaths at all. But with her keen insight, Victoria makes
the connection between the victims and the circumstances
of their deaths, which leads to a dramatic unmasking of a
surprise culinary killer.