First published 1898
The Leander Theatre faces disaster when Figaro dies in an aeroplane crash just before their Mozart production. World-class baritone Marc Chatrier arrives from Europe to save the show. The handsome stranger pursues Hero, the teenage daughter of the theatre's owner. His attention flatters the young woman, but the cast grows uneasy. Their discomfort hints at something darker than mere jealousy. During a performance, someone kills Chatrier on stage. Detective Inspector Musgrave investigates the murder and uncovers fragments from the past. A broken romance surfaces alongside a wartime betrayal. The loyalty between a servant and master becomes crucial evidence. Musgrave must piece together these secrets to identify the killer who orchestrated Figaro's funeral.
Genres: drama, 20th-century, mystery, crime, thriller, detective
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Europe, Leander Theatre
Period: World War II
192 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Headline
Content warnings: death, murder, violence