Tam Buchanan and Fizz are trying to find a four-year-old boy, Robin, who has been kidnapped, apparently by his own father. There seems to be no way they can see justice done without putting Robin in unacceptable danger, unless Fizz - resourceful, intuitive and daring - can think of something.
"For Joyce's stories you don't need a strong stomach, though you may find your sides aching with laughter. Her humor is sharp without being nasty; her characters are well drawn."--Ian Rankin When "Fizz" Fitzgerald suggests a connection between two cases, the police can barely conceal their amusement. Fizz takes matters into her own hands, enlisting the reluctant help of lawyer Tam Buchanan. Soon Tam is mingling with the locals, whose friendly banter conceals all manner of secrets. And it begins to look as though Bessie Anderson knew more than was good for her about one of her neighbors.