Issues that elders will deal with such as, treatment of frail persons, possibility of dementia and the issues surrounding care, the vulnerability of older persons to be taken advantage of by scammers (not just bank fraud, but charging for jobs not needed or not completed), banks who don't want to help and those who have no children to help them.

These three ladies had no idea they were about to become involved in a murder, but it is important to them to find out what happened to their friend. As things start to wrap up, the reader may guess the ending, but it should keep you guessing for awhile. However, I found that even if I didn't remember someone right away, it soon became clear if I kept reading. This series was inspired by Jon's long-time career as deputy headmaster of a northern primary school.The story takes a while to get going, with the author giving us time to get to know Thelma, Pat and Liz and their personalities, insecurities and family concerns. However, I did struggle when I started with this book though as it has a lot of characters being introduced throughout.

Three retired school teachers enjoy their “coffee o’clock” sessions every Thursday at the Thirsk Garden Café center.These wonderfully warm and funny characters took on a life of their own and spawned a series of cosy crime novels. You should definitely get this book, a cup of tea and some biscuits and get lost in this cosy mystery. A cosy crime with an edge as the tragi-comic events unfold with a credible and well crafted cast, a keen sense of wry humour and of character and an entertaining, immersive storyline. I must have read it in about two servings as I just couldn't put it down… Had great comical moments throughout. Sadly we found the narrator very bland… we tried to get into the story but it was all rather monotone and gave up after a measly 20minutes.