When the body of retired Bolivian diplomat Guido Zavala is found floating in his swimming pool, Inspector Alvarez finds evidence that points to foul play. Though the Inspector would rather be sipping a brandy in the shade, he begins to look for suspects. As Alvarez digs further into Zavala's past, he quickly uncovers a history of dubious acts that had left Zavala with numerous enemies-each with plenty of motive to see him dead. There is Jerome Robertson,...

Inspector Alvarez is just considering whether he can leave early for the day without being detected when Tomeu, a policeman from Port Lluesco with who Alvarez has enjoyed many a night out, calls to tell him an Englishman has been found dead in his car garage, the engine switched and the tank empty.--From book jacket.