There's more character building than mystery, but still another solid addition to the overall Leger storyline.

A woman has turned up to help out around the hotel. Mostly by painting the hotel. With the woman is Leger's son, August. So it's a reunion of sorts. Times two. August and Leger. That woman and Leger's family. A reunion due to who she is and who is related to in life.

She's the sister of the man (boy? I've forgotten how old the guy was) who had attacked Hugh at some point in the past.

heh. Looking back at the story description and I haven't really added much to what's already on the website. Let me see, what can I add that isn't in the description without moving into spoiler territory. Well, Lilly is involved, the friendly calico kitty who has been living with Leger's family. As is Bob, the dog. And Piper of the island clowder. Oh, and . . hmms . . Garity? Ah, heh, I'm combining the sister's name, Verity, with Garrix, the cat. Right, so Garrix of the clowder is also involved. No birds. Only one dog, several cats, and several humans. ( )