An Untimely Frost

<p>Detective Inspector Theresa Heppolette investigates a shocking incident during a performance of <em>Romeo and Juliet</em> that devastates a school community on the island of Jersey.</p><p>As she delves into the case, Heppolette uncovers a world where drugs, sex, and dysfunctional families mirror the dark themes of Shakespeare's play. The investigation introduces her to a host of intriguing characters—both staff and students—some charming, others less so. Among them is Archie Morton, the Head of English who directed the play. Both he and Heppolette, divorcees in their 30s, find themselves drawn to each other, sparking the possibility of a romance that proves love isn’t just for the young…</p>