Mourning the recent death of her husband, Lulu Lewis a former police detective, had expected a gentle retirement, quietly enjoying life on her new canal boat, The Lark, and visiting her mother-in-law Emily in a nearby care home. But when Emily dies suddenly in suspicious circumstances, Lulu senses foul play and resolves to find out what really happened. And a remarkable cat named Conrad will be with her every step of the way... A charming cosy crime read for fans of S. J. Bennett's 'The Windsor Knot'.