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A Twist At the End: a Novel of O. Henry
by Steven SaylorAustin, Texas, 1885. Manhattan, 1906. Twenty-year-old ghosts haunt Will Porter, a.k.a. famous writer O. Henry, who may have changed names and cities but hasn't outrun the memory of a series of murders that cast a chilling shadow over a sunny and bustling town. In A Twist at the End, Steven Saylor riffs on reality: brutal and sadistic, the "Servant Girl Annihilator" killed seven Austin women in 1885, but the murders were never solved. Saylor weaves together murder mystery and love story, historical exploration and fictional creation, combining careful research with artistic license to hazard a potential solution to the now-obscure mystery. Will is summoned back to Austin by a mysterious stranger bearing a letter whose author claims to have discovered the perpetrator of the hideous crimes; Saylor cleverly frames the story as a series of flashbacks during Will's trip to Texas.
A Twist Of The Knife (Brigid Quinn Series #3)
by Becky MastermanEx-FBI agent Brigid Quinn, now happily settled in Tucson, doesn’t visit her family in Florida much. But her former partner on the force, Laura Coleman—a woman whose life she has saved and who has saved her life in turn—is living there now. So when Laura calls about a case that is not going well, Brigid doesn’t hesitate to get on a plane. On leave from the Bureau, Laura has been volunteering for a legal group trying to prove the innocence of a man who is on death row for killing his family. Laura is firmly convinced that he didn’t do it, while Brigid isn’t so sure—but the date for his execution is coming up so quickly that they’ll have to act fast to find any evidence that may absolve him before it’s too late...
A Twist in Time: A Novel (Kendra Donovan Mysteries) (Kendra Donovan Mysteries #2)
by Julie McelwainWhen Kendra Donovan’s plan to return to the 21st century fails, leaving her stranded in 1815, the Duke of Aldridge believes he knows the reason—she must save his nephew, who has been accused of brutally murdering his ex-mistress. Former FBI agent Kendra Donovan’s attempts to return to the twenty-first century have failed, leaving her stuck at Aldridge Castle in 1815. And her problems have just begun: in London, the Duke of Aldridge’s nephew Alec—Kendra’s confidante and lover—has come under suspicion for murdering his former mistress, Lady Dover, who was found viciously stabbed with a stiletto, her face carved up in a bizarre and brutal way. Lady Dover had plenty of secrets, and her past wasn’t quite what she’d made it out to be. Nor is it entirely in the past—which becomes frighteningly clear when a crime lord emerges from London’s seamy underbelly to threaten Alec. Joining forces with Bow Street Runner Sam Kelly, Kendra must navigate the treacherous nineteenth century while she picks through the strands of Lady Dover’s life. As the noose tightens around Alec’s neck, Kendra will do anything to save him, including following every twist and turn through London’s glittering ballrooms, where deception is the norm—and any attempt to uncover the truth will get someone killed.
A Twist in the Tale (Cascades Ser.)
by Jeffrey ArcherNo one can weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in living like bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle East, and from London to Beijing, Archer takes us to places we've never seen and introduces us to people we'll never forget.Meet the philandering husband who thinks he's committed the perfect murder; the self-assured chess champion who plays a beautiful woman for stakes far higher than cash; and the finance minister who needs to crack the secrets of a Swiss bank. Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories, A Twist in the Tale, will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honor that you'll never forget.
A Twist in the Tale: अ ट्विस्ट इन द टेल
by Jeffrey Archerभांडणाच्या भरात एका प्रियकराकडून त्याच्या प्रेयसीचा खून होतो आणि अटक मात्र भलत्याच माणसाला होते... एकदम वेगळ्याच प्रकारचं वाईन टेस्टिंग... एका अनोळखी पुरुषाबरोबर प्रणयाचा खेळ... गोल्फ क्लबहाउसच्या बारमध्ये जुंपलेलं आगळंवेगळं भांडण... कॉर्नफ्लेक्स खाण्यावरून सुरू झालेलं वैमनस्य आणि त्यातून उद्भवलेली ईर्ष्या... अत्यंत धूर्तपणे रचलेलं कथानक, अत्यंत वेगवान आणि मनोरंजनाने ओतप्रोत भरलेल्या या कथांमधून हाताळण्यात आलेल्या काही विषयांची ही छोटीशी झलक... चित्तथरारक सुरुवात आणि धक्कादायक शेवट असलेल्या... सध्याच्या काळातील सर्वाधिक लोकप्रिय असलेल्या लेखकाच्या लेखणीतून उत्तरलेल्या रहस्यमय, उत्कंठा वाढविणाऱ्या कथांचा संग्रह.
A Twist of Fate: A Novel of Romantic Suspense
by Lisa JacksonFall back in love with this fan-favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson. When Kane Webster buys First Puget Bank, he knows he's buying trouble. Someone is embezzling funds, and while one criminal is uncovered, it's clear that there is an accomplice among Kane's employees. The evidence points to Erin O'Toole, and Kane is determined to bring her down. Until he meets her. Soon he finds himself falling for her, but can Erin let herself get involved with a man who suspects her of criminal intent? Originally published in 1983.
A Twist of Murder (A Dickens of a Crime #5)
by Heather RedmondThe acclaimed historical mystery series A Dickens of a Crime continues with a reimagining of Charles Dickens&’s classic Oliver Twist, filled with murder, mystery, and a young Dickens himself as the amateur sleuth. In other words, "Please, can we have some more!" Harrow-on-the-Hill, March 1836: In a sense, orphans Ollie, John, and Arthur have always been treasure hunters. The mudlarks have gone from a hardscrabble life scavenging the banks of the Thames for bits and bobs to becoming students at a boarding school outside of London, thanks to the kind and generous intercession of Charles Dickens. But now they&’re missing—as is, apparently, a treasure map. When Charles arrives at the school, he&’s hit with another twist—the servant girl who was allegedly in possession of the map has been strangled in the icehouse. Unbeknownst to them on their spirited adventure, his young friends may be in mortal danger. Now Charles and his fiancée Kate Hogarth, who has come to join him in the search for the runaways, must artfully dodge false leads and red herrings to find the boys and the map—before X marks the spot of their graves . . .
A Twist of Wraith (The Mysteries of Bell and Whitehouse #4)
by Nic SaintWhen the ghost of a little girl suddenly appears before Felicity Bell, she’s surprised to say the least, most of all because Jennifer Dozen was reported missing, not murdered. But Jennie is very dead indeed, and before long Felicity finds herself embroiled in the baffling murder case. Meanwhile at her uncle’s funeral home Alice Whitehouse has her own ghosts to contend with. Three to be exact: Donna, Dora and Rock enlist Alice to help figure out what exactly happened to make them this way. And as if that’s not enough there’s her boyfriend Reece, the Hollywood superstar, who doesn’t believe in ghosts, and sics a psychiatrist on her. Soon, the entire Happy Bays Neighborhood Watch Committee is on the case, comforting ghosts, chasing leads, and even dealing with ghost dogs in the shape of Chazz Falcone’s dead Pomeranian. But when Alice and Fee discover that all clues lead to Town Hall, they know that this time they’ve bitten off a lot more than they can chew. When the ghost of a little girl suddenly appears before Felicity Bell, she’s surprised to say the least, most of all because Jennifer Dozen was reported missing, not murdered. But Jennie is very dead indeed, and enlists Felicity to track down the culprit. Meanwhile at her uncle’s funeral home Alice Whitehouse has her own ghosts to contend with. Three to be exact. Soon, the entire Happy Bays Neighborhood Watch Committee is on the case, comforting ghosts, chasing leads, and even dealing with ghost dogs.
A Twist of the Knife
by Becky MastermanHeroes and villains, they all got family.That's one lesson Brigid Quinn learned during her three decades in the FBI—as well as how to single-handedly take down serial killers and drug cartels. And ex-FBI agents have family too, Brigid recognizes when her mother calls from Florida to say that her father is in the hospital with pneumonia. Returning home is never easy for Brigid, who greatly prefers her new life in Arizona. But at least it gives her a chance to look up Laura Coleman, a former colleague who once saved Brigid's life—and who's now working with a criminal defense attorney to try and exonerate Marcus Creighton, a prisoner on death row for the murder of this family. It's a famous case that sets off alarm bells for Brigid. Worried as she is about Laura, Brigid welcomes the distraction from her ailing but once-tough father, her vaguely accusatory mother, and her aloof brother. But as she begins to wonder about her own family's secrets, Brigid is shaken by the treacherous thought: What is Creighton didn't do it? Juggling her family and this investigation is hard enough, but Creighton's case seems ever more convoluted as the clock ticks toward his execution. After all . . . isn't the truth always hardest to see when it's close to home?
A Twist of the Knife (The Stanley Moodrow Crime Novels #1)
by Stephen SolomitaA hard-nosed cop tears into the criminal shadow world of the Lower East SideOn the streets of downtown Manhattan, there is no better disguise than the vacant stare and limp slouch of the junkie. Masquerading as an addict, Johnny Katanos goes undetected as he slithers up the fire escape towards the biggest heroin operation in the city of New York. He disables the alarms, distracts the guards, kills the Dobermans, and is waiting with a grenade when Ronald Jefferson Chadwick, drug kingpin, returns with a suitcase full of cash. A few minutes later, the money is gone, Chadwick is dead, and the factory has been reduced to a fireball. Though the New York Police Department rarely investigates a dealer&’s death, a Russian-made grenade appearing downtown is cause for fear. The case falls to Stanley Moodrow, a beefy detective who knows that in an investigation like this, there&’s no time to go by the book.
A Twist of the Knife: 'A twisting, high-stakes story... Brilliant' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door (A Brigid Quinn investigation)
by Becky Masterman'Wow! Chilling, smart, funny, and what a voice she has' Gillian Flynn'A twisting, high-stakes story . . . Brilliant' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next DoorFormer FBI agent Brigid Quinn has seen it all, and survived. But nothing can cut her closer to the bone than family... When her father falls ill, Brigid returns to Florida. There, she meets up with former colleague Laura Coleman. Laura once saved Brigid's life, but now is working on an 'innocence project', investigating cold cases, and one in particular has caught her attention. Marcus Creighton was convicted of murdering his family fifteen years before, and has been sentenced to death. Worried that her friend is getting in too deep, and that there is more to this case than meets the eye, Brigid promises to help. But what if her instincts are betraying her?
A Twist of the Knife: 'A twisting, high-stakes story... Brilliant' Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next Door (A Brigid Quinn investigation)
by Becky MastermanIt takes a strong woman to be able to watch someone die.Brigid Quinn is tough, determined, steely and sharper than sharp. As an ex-agent of the FBI she has seen it all, and survived. But nothing can cut her closer to the bone than family... When Brigid gets a call from her mother saying her father is in hospital with pneumonia, she decides to check on her former colleague Laura Coleman who is living nearby. Having saved Brigid's life, Laura is now working on an 'innocence project', investigating cold cases. And one in particular seems to have caught her attention. Fifteen years before, Marcus Creighton was accused of killing his wife and three children. Now the state governor has signed the warrant for his execution.Worried that her friend is getting in too deep, Brigid promises to help. But what if her instincts are betraying her? If she can't even trust her memories of her own childhood, how can she make a call on some stranger's story that took place over fifteen years before?Read by Kate Harper(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group Ltd
A Twist of the Knife: A Novel (Brigid Quinn Series #3)
by Becky Masterman“A crime novel that transcends the genre . . . with characters so real and so recognizably human, that it breaks your heart a little.” —Shari Lapena, New York Times–bestselling authorWinner of the Tony Hillerman Fiction AwardEx-FBI agent Brigid Quinn, now happily settled in Tucson, doesn’t visit her family in Florida much. But her former partner on the force, Laura Coleman—a woman whose life she has saved and who has saved her life in turn—is living there now. So when Laura calls about a case that is not going well, Brigid doesn’t hesitate to get on a plane.On leave from the Bureau, Laura has been volunteering for a legal group trying to prove the innocence of a man who is on death row for killing his family. Laura is firmly convinced that he didn’t do it, while Brigid isn’t so sure—but the date for his execution is coming up so quickly that they’ll have to act fast to find any evidence that may absolve him before it’s too late . . .A Twist of the Knife, Edgar Award and CWA Gold Dagger finalist Becky Masterman’s third Brigid Quinn novel, is the masterful follow-up to Fear the Darkness and Rage Against the Dying.“A gripping third entry of this powerhouse series.” —The Boston Globe“Masterman expertly builds both the family story and detective story to unexpected revelations and redemption.” —Salem MacKnee, The News & Observer (Raleigh)“Masterman deftly layers in Brigid’s family story . . . This page-turner, which tackles the rising tide of false death-row convictions and the long arm of family secrets, should be perfect for Lisa Gardner fans.” —Booklist
A Twisted Ladder (Devils of the Briar #1)
by Rhodi HawkPsychologist Madeleine LeBlanc has spent her whole career trying to determine the cause of her father's schizophrenia. She always felt that she could unravel its origins and cure the man who left her and her brother, Marc, to practically raise themselves on the Louisiana Bayou. But when Marc takes his own life on a fishing boat in the middle of Bayou Black, Madeleine embarks on a journey into her family history---to a time when the antebellum era was crumbling, and the line between servant and master was starting to fade. And the more she pries the more she reveals her family's dark past, rife with conjured demons and river magic gone awry. Madeleine's only hope to save herself is to face the ghosts of the past, the dangers of the present, and the twisted ladder that links them all together.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
A Twisted Ladder (Twisted Ladder, Book #1)
by Rhodi HawkPsychologist Madeleine LeBlanc has spent her whole career trying to determine the cause of her father's schizophrenia. She always felt that if she could unravel the disease's origins, she could cure the man who left her and her brother, Marc, to practically raise themselves on the Louisiana Bayou. When Marc takes his own life, Madeleine embarks on a shocking journey into her family's history--fraught with dark secrets, conjured demons, and a powerful relative who puts Madeleine's own life and property in peril. The only way she can save herself is to face the ghosts of the past, the dangers of the present, and the twisted ladder that links them all together.
A Twisted Love Story
by Samantha DowningFrom the bestselling author of My Lovely Wife comes a reckless, delicious thriller that gives a whole new meaning to the dangers of modern dating.Wes and Ivy are madly in love. They've never felt anything like it. It's the type of romance people write stories about.But what kind of story?When it's good, it's great. Flowers. Grand gestures. Deep meaningful conversations where the whole world disappears.When it's bad, it's really bad. Vengeful fights. Damaged property. Arrest warrants.But their vicious cycle of catastrophic breakups and head-over-heels reconciliations needs to end fast. Because suddenly, Wes and Ivy have a common enemy--and she's a detective.There's something Wes and Ivy never talk about--in good times or bad. The night of their worst breakup, when one of them took things too far, and someone ended up dead.If they can stick together, they can survive anything--even the tightening net of a police investigation.Because one more breakup might just be their last…
A Twisted Skein (Seaside Knitters Society #6)
by Sally GoldenbaumSet in the &“idyllic world&” (Publishers Weekly) of a small Massachusetts coastal community, rich in friendship and &“full of suspense and human warmth&” (The Washington Book Review), this skillfully written series combines intriguing mysteries with rich characters and emotional warmth. Like every coastal town, Sea Harbor needs tourists and their dollars. But there&’s something special about that time of year when summer people return to their normal lives, and the wide sandy beaches welcome back locals with their dogs and strollers. And this year, even as the season cools down, Izzy Perry&’s Sea Harbor Yarn Studio is heating up, thanks to an upcoming fashion benefit . . . The show will feature hand-knit garments, and enthusiastic knitters flock to the shop for supplies to create runway-worthy pieces. Yet Seaside Knitter Birdie is enjoying flocks of a different kind, thanks to a rekindled interest in birdwatching, a hobby she enjoyed with her late husband. Along with a small group of passionate birders, she often spends weekend mornings looking for warblers, or keeping watch for gannets and grebes. The group members themselves are almost as fascinating as the birds. It&’s a lovely, special time—until Birdie makes her way through a tangle of vines and stumbles upon a fellow birder&’s body. At first, it appears to be an accidental fall, but an autopsy soon reveals that the victim died before hitting a granite boulder. When police discover a clue linking the victim to one of the Seaside Knitters, the web of suspicion grows. Before the woods are ablaze in autumn glory and the knitters have cast off the final rows on their runway projects, they&’ll have to unravel secrets and ties strong enough to bind friends and neighbors together—and some that may press a killer to take another life.
A Twisted Vengeance: A Kate Clifford Novel
by Candace RobbAs the fourteenth century comes to a close, York seethes on the brink of civil war—and young widow Kate Clifford, struggling to keep her businesses afloat, realizes that her mother is harboring a dangerous secret… 1399. York is preparing for civil war, teeming with knights and their armed retainers summoned for the city’s defense. Henry of Lancaster is rumored to have landed on the northeast coast of England, not so far from York, intent on reclaiming his inheritance—an inheritance which his cousin, King Richard, has declared forfeit. With the city unsettled and rife with rumors, Eleanor Clifford’s abrupt return to York upon the mysterious death of her husband in Strasbourg is met with suspicion in the city. Her daughter Kate is determined to keep her distance, but it will not be easy—Eleanor has settled next door with the intention of establishing a house of beguines, or poor sisters. When one of the beguines is set upon in the night by an intruder, Kate knows that for the sake of her own reputation and the safety of her young wards she must investigate. From the first, Eleanor is clearly frightened yet maintains a stubborn silence. The brutal murder of one of Eleanor’s servants leads Kate to suspect that her mother’s troubles have followed her from Strasbourg. Is she secretly involved in the political upheaval? When one of her wards is frightened by a too-curious stranger, Kate is desperate to draw her mother out of her silence before tragedy strikes her own household.
A Union Not Blessed
by James Green1805. Thomas Jefferson is about to begin a second term, but with a new Vice President. Aaron Burr, dropped from Jefferson 's ticket, is a bitter and resentful man bent on revenge. In Boston Jean Marie Macleod, a middle-aged lawyer, is a worried man. His young and beautiful wife, Marie, seems restless and dissatisfied. Macleod decides to seek advice from a friend in New York and, while there, meets an old acquaintance, Sebastian Francisco de Miranda, South American freedom fighter, Russian secret agent and adventurer. This chance meeting sweeps Macleod into a dark and dangerous world of espionage and violence. His young wife, Marie, sets out to discover what has happened to her husband, also falls in with old friends and is sucked into the terrifying vortex. A Union Not Blessed is a story of treason and betrayal by those who founded America and were appointed its guardians, the men who had become the enemy within.
A Union Not Blessed: Agents of Independence Series (Agents Of Independence Ser. #2)
by James Green1805. Thomas Jefferson is about to begin a second term, but with a new Vice President. Aaron Burr, dropped from Jefferson ’s ticket, is a bitter and resentful man bent on revenge. In Boston Jean Marie Macleod, a middle-aged lawyer, is a worried man. His young and beautiful wife, Marie, seems restless and dissatisfied. Macleod decides to seek advice from a friend in New York and, while there, meets an old acquaintance, Sebastian Francisco de Miranda, South American freedom fighter, Russian secret agent and adventurer. This chance meeting sweeps Macleod into a dark and dangerous world of espionage and violence. His young wife, Marie, sets out to discover what has happened to her husband, also falls in with old friends and is sucked into the terrifying vortex. A Union Not Blessed is a story of treason and betrayal by those who founded America and were appointed its guardians, the men who had become the enemy within.
A Union Not Blessed: Agents of Independence Series (Agents of Independence #2)
by James Green1805. Thomas Jefferson is about to begin a second term, but with a new Vice President. Aaron Burr, dropped from Jefferson ’s ticket, is a bitter and resentful man bent on revenge. In Boston Jean Marie Macleod, a middle-aged lawyer, is a worried man. His young and beautiful wife, Marie, seems restless and dissatisfied. Macleod decides to seek advice from a friend in New York and, while there, meets an old acquaintance, Sebastian Francisco de Miranda, South American freedom fighter, Russian secret agent and adventurer. This chance meeting sweeps Macleod into a dark and dangerous world of espionage and violence. His young wife, Marie, sets out to discover what has happened to her husband, also falls in with old friends and is sucked into the terrifying vortex. A Union Not Blessed is a story of treason and betrayal by those who founded America and were appointed its guardians, the men who had become the enemy within.
A Useful Woman
by Darcie WildeInspired by the novels of Jane Austen, this new mystery series set in 19th-century London introduces the charming and resourceful Rosalind Thorne, a woman privy to the secrets of high society--including who among the ton is capable of murder... The daughter of a baronet and minor heiress, Rosalind Thorne was nearly ruined after her father abandoned the family. To survive in the only world she knew, she began to manage the affairs of some of London society's most influential women, who have come to rely on her wit and discretion. So, when artistocratic wastrel Jasper Aimesworth is found dead in London's most exclusive ballroom, Almack's, Rosalind must use her skills and connections to uncover the killer from a list of suspects that includes Almack's powerful patronesses and her former suitor Devon Winterbourne, now Lord Casselmaine. Torn between her old love and a growing attraction to a compelling Bow Street runner, Rosalind must not only unravel the mysteries surrounding Jasper's death, but the mysteries of her own heart as well...
A Vacation to Die For (A Tourist Trap Mystery #14)
by Lynn CahoonFans of female sleuth cozies will delight in New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon&’s latest installment in her long-running Tourist Trap Mystery series. In the California coastal town of South Cove, Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More, discovers that wedding planning can be murder . . . Hustling her fiancé off to a neighboring tourist town might be the only way Jill Gardner can plan her nuptials to South Cove&’s in-demand police detective. But when a mystery man turns up dead at South Cove&’s PD, Greg is hightailing it back home to investigate, leaving Jill to finish the vacation solo. Jill can barely get in a spa day before her own respite is spoiled by a greedy hotel guest and unexpected revelations about Max Winter, the developer conniving to buy her home out from under her. Then there&’s the staffing issues at the store, the strange men seen lurking about town, and an aggressive and obnoxious family member harassing Jill&’s beloved employee. It&’s enough to make the bride-to-be full of jitters . . . especially when she finds herself in the crosshairs of a killer . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon and the Tourist Trap Mysteries &“I love the author&’s style, which was warm and friendly . . . [A] wonderfully appealing series.&” —Dru&’s Book Musings &“Lynn Cahoon&’s popular Tourist Trap series is . . . one of my go-to cozy mystery series!&” —Hope By the Book
A Valiant Deceit: A WW2 Historical Mystery Perfect for Book Clubs (An Olive Bright Mystery #2)
by Stephanie GravesYoung pigeoneer Olive Bright has been conscripted, with her racing birds, to aid the fight against the Nazis. It&’s not the daring role she'd envisioned for herself, but her quiet little English village is not nearly as sheltered as she imagined . . . Returning to Pipley following her FANY (First Aid Nursing Yeomanry) training, Olive is eager to step up her involvement in the war effort. Her pigeons are being conscripted to aid the Belgian resistance, and it&’s up to Olive to choose the best birds for the mission. To protect the secrecy of their work, she must also continue the ruse of being romantically involved with her superior, Captain Jameson Aldridge, a task made more challenging by the fact that she really does have feelings for the gruff Irish intelligence officer. But perhaps the greatest challenge of all comes when an instructor at Station XVII, the top-secret training school housed at Brickendonbury Manor, is found dead in Balls Wood by a troop of Girl Guides. The police quickly rule Lieutenant Jeremy Beckett&’s death an accident, but based on clues she finds at the scene, Olive begins to suspect he might have been a spy. Involving the reluctant Jamie, she is determined to solve the murder and possibly stop a threat to their intelligence efforts which could put the Belgians—not to mention her pigeons—in grave danger.
A Veil Removed (A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel)
by Michelle Cox“Mixing Romance and Mystery in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail!”“This is a wonderfully-written, engaging story with excellent character treatment and a thrilling mystery.” — IBPA, Independent Book Publishers Association“Another triumph in a gorgeously romantic, but also seriously compelling mystery series.” — Readers Favorite“Entertaining. . . Composed of large dollops of romance and a soupcon of mystery, this confection will appeal.” — Publishers WeeklyMurder is never far from this sexy couple . . . even during the holidays!Their honeymoon abruptly ended by the untimely death of Alcott Howard, Clive and Henrietta return to Highbury, where Clive discovers all is not as it should be. Increasingly convinced that his father’s death was not an accident, Clive launches his own investigation, despite his mother’s belief that he has become “mentally disturbed” with grief. Henrietta eventually joins forces with Clive on their first real case, which becomes darker—and deadlier—than they imagined as they get closer to the truth behind Alcott’s troubled affairs.Meanwhile, Henrietta’s sister, Elsie, begins, at Henrietta’s orchestration, to take classes at a women’s college—an attempt to evade her troubles and prevent any further romantic temptations. When she meets a bookish German custodian at the school, however, he challenges her to think for herself . . . even as she discovers some shocking secrets about his past life.