This is the last book in this three book series.

Bedford Green, Greenwich Village, gallery owner, finds himself on a trip to Africa with Sloan Smith, his assistant. She has been invited by her Uncle Dixon to join him and his new wife, Georgia, on safari in Kenya. Sloan is worried about her uncle and the social climbing woman he’s newly married. She figures the new wife is out for his money at any cost.

Sloan and Bedford arrive in Africa to find it a very different place in manners, habits and life style. The hot weather isn’t enjoyable either.

The Prince of Wales is also in country for a safari. Georgia quickly attaches herself to the Prince’s party and the Prince, regardless of the fact he has his own romantic interest with him.

Life in the colonies runs loose and wild, drinking at all hours, mate swapping and even illegal drugs are part of the everyday among the aristocracy. It just isn’t make public knowledge.

When Georgia is found with a married gentleman in a very compromising situation and both are dead, the search for the killer and motive starts. With all the social activities, there is a fair list for both motive and killer.

Sloan’s uncle is the first primary suspect for the murder. He was also gone from the camp at the same time Georgia was. He was also carrying a rifle. Shots had been heard and he was the one who found the body.

Bedford has another idea of how the murder was committed, but is unsure of who. It is also a bit of a fantastic method.

There are a good number of red herrings in the case, along with some hidden background information. As the various bits come to light, the pieces start falling into place.

A fun read and a bit more twisty than the previous two books. ( )