Meanwhile, even though it is the week before Christmas, Meg is busy organising the volunteers of the Helping Hands group in assisting Caerphilly residents who have a project that they are unable to tackle alone. Most of the problems only take a short time to complete however Meg knows that this will not be the case when they are tasked with the job of decluttering the house belonging to Harvey the Hoarder.
Before long it is clear that other people are also interested in the contents of the house, especially as it is believed, by some, that a treasure trove is hidden among Harvey's possessions.
Add a murder and burgulary plus involvement in family and the town's Chrismas festivities, Meg has plenty to keep her busy. Fortunately, as well as neighbours, Meg has a large assortment of family members who are always ready to help her. Donna Andrews has added another entertaining, amusing crime story to her collection of books in the Meg Langslow series.
As I read parts of this book I was reminded of The Life of Grime, a documentary series shown on Foxtel more than ten years ago highlighting the work of environmental health inspectors in England including some of the more unusual cases encountered. The one that remained with me was Mr Trembus, and his cluttered house and garden, rather like Harvey the Hoarder in this book.
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