This was a real cliff hanger! Everyone had a motive, and nobody had an alibi :) Yes, there was a murder to be solved throughout the book. I love how she told the story like she was an observer. I have read most of her other books, and can't remember whether this is usual for her. I love the tales of Nantucket she writes about, and one of these days I will actually get there! So much family drama going on! Nobody is who they seem to be from the outside. A lot of fun, and hard to put down!