Interesting book about the going on's and employees of St. Jude's Hospital It revolves around the nursing supervisor, nurses and patients. Each has something that they do not wish to come out, and for some, it could cost them their job as well as possible freedom. Each has their own reason for why they do not like the supervisor. I must admit, I didn't like her either...lol.. Good book, as it makes you want to continue reading to see the outcome. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Perfect for P.D.James fans, it works so well but unfortunately the end, the denouement is such a disappointment...luckily this means that only the last 10 pages are ,well,in need of some serious rewriting.

This was an excellent novel. With brilliant main characters and a wonderful plot, this book is a real page turner. I would highly recommend this book.

Miss Marion Hughes is the Night Supervisor at St' Jude's Hospital .... a job that she aims to keep no matter what. She is hated and feared by all who cross her path. Every infraction is recorded and she will make their lives miserable. She has even threatened the janitor and cafeteria workers.

Someone finally snapped under the pressure. Miss Hughes is found in her car which is submerged in the river. The resulting autopsy suggests murder.

So many people hated her and wished her dead .....

Nurse Carmichael is working the children's ward. She hates children, hates listening to them cry and snivel, hates having to take care of them. She wants a Sister's position, which will ensure she doesn't have to work with the little ankle biters ever again .... BUT .... Sister Hughes doesn't like her... reports every little fraction and could end Carmichael's hopes for a new position in a heartbeat.

Nurse Hiram Jones works with elderly gentlemen. He's been holding back some of their sleeping medication in order to give it to his live-in lover, John. He always blames the old gentlemen for 'forgetting' but Miss Hughes knows more than he thinks. If he's caught stealing pills, he will go to jail .. and lose the man he loves.

Nigel Denton is the new surgeon. Miss Hughes knows she has seen him somewhere ... but where? Mr. Denton likes a drink every now and then ... and Miss Hughes makes sure he knows that she knows.

Sir James Hatfield is a recent widow. Miss Hughes is out to snag the rich doctor, and is not above a little blackmail to get her man. What is he hiding?

Very clever character development. I really didn't like any of them, but I'm sure that was the point. It's not a real suspenseful read, but the mystery keeps you reading until you know the ending.

I wish to thank the author / Endeavour Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this book. The opinion expressed here is unbiased and entirely my own.