A woman Barrister returns home to discover her babysitter lying dead on the kitchen floor. Not only is the body lying in a pool of blood from a head wound,but a plastic bag is covering the head and face. Inspector Luke Thanet is quickly on the scene and together with his assistant Sergeant Lineham begins his investigation. The victim is found to be a young woman with domestic problems who is also a talented artist who has produced some unsettling works.
Slightly pedestrian in style,but notable for a detective with an interesting family life and the fact that the crime,although an unpleasant one,is cleverly solved. ( )

the wrap-up was a little too long. too much of thanet's family. i just about pushed his mother-in-law downstairs. ( )