Conversations with an Octopus

Smith Rebecca

Diana Parks is a beautician with a temper, and she's not the only member of Ottersea WI who's had enough of bullies and slimeballs. When the body of lecherous landlord, Raj Sumal, washes up on the beach, it's up to Detectives Jim Paddon and Grace Brown to solve the mystery. They start to suspect Raj's wife, Sukhi, who likes walking on the cliffs.

Meanwhile, at Ottersea Oceanworld, Jane the Octopus hears people's secrets and understands everything during a sweltering summer of strange deaths, new friendships, and a whole lot of ice cream.

About the author

Rebecca Smith was born in London and grew up in rural Surrey. From 2009-2010 she was the writer in residence at Jane Austen's House in Chawton, Hampshire. "The Ash Museum" was inspired by her time there and by being left hundreds of old family photographs and letters.