One autumn day Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher gets an unexpected call from her old friend Sybil Sutherby. Sybil believes someone is poisoning her employer, Humphrey Birtwhistle. Sybil asks for Daisy's help, but before Daisy can even get under way, Birtwhistle dies under suspicious circumstances. Now Daisy faces a household full of suspects, and her husband Scotland Yard detective Alec Fletcher, who is not pleased to find Daisy in the middle of a murder investigation.

Carola Dunn has written a charming cozy set in 1920s England. The murder of Mr. Birtwhistle is intriguing, yet not overly complicated. This makes for an enjoyable read, and readers will enjoy discovering clues alongside Daisy. The characters are well rounded and delightfully complex. Daisy is a strong, independent, and intelligent character who knows how to solve a mystery. GONE WEST is a pleasant read mystery fans will appreciate.