So this appears to be the last book in Janet Neel's McLeish/Wilson series of detective novels, and I think ends on a bit of a high. Neel has consistently been a sharp writer and a good plotter. She brings her readers into a diverse range of convincingly described worlds (in this case a private school catering for 'artistic' children) and delivers a psychologically driven detective story with satisfying outcomes. This book shunts her first lead, alpha woman Francesca McLeish, to the side - which I personally find a relief. It's less strenuous dealing with characters who are not relentlessly competent and beloved all the time...