Fortune Favours the Dead by Stephen Spotswood (Headline)

New York, 1945. Because of her failing health, renowned detective Lillian Pentecost hires a circus runaway Willowjean Parker as her assistant. With many skills she becomes irreplaceable in Pentecost's detective agency.

Wealthy young widow is murdered.  All doors were locked from inside, the murder weapon - fortune teller's crystal ball. It looks like an impossible crime.

Full of period details, charming characters and interesting crime, narrative reminded me of Agatha Christie's novels.

Engaging and entertaining novel.

4/5