In Antonia''s Fraser''s first work of fiction we meet Jemima Shore a refreshing addition to the considerable list of investigators in the mystery genre. Jemima''s first task is to solve a murder in the secluded tower at Blessed Eleanor''s Convent in Sussex. The victim -- an old school friend -- left a puzzling note stating: Jemima will understand what is going on here. Jemima knows... But Jemima doesn''t.