by Heron Carvic
Part of Miss Seeton, book 5
First published 1976
Miss Seeton finds herself in an unfamiliar world of high stakes gambling, transformed by Scotland Yard into a convincing high roller. Her mission seems straightforward: observe and sketch a elusive crime boss who has evaded police identification. But the casino floor proves more treacherous than anyone anticipated. What begins as a simple surveillance assignment quickly escalates into something far more perilous. Miss Seeton discovers that the world of big money gambling attracts dangerous players who will kill to protect their secrets. As she navigates this unfamiliar terrain, trying to complete her sketching assignment while maintaining her cover, the stakes keep rising. The crime boss remains shadowy and threatening, but Miss Seeton faces more immediate dangers from other players in this deadly game. Money flows freely, but so does violence. Each hand dealt brings new risks, and Miss Seeton realizes that her artistic talents may not be enough to keep her alive. Someone will pay the ultimate price before the final cards are played.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, undercover
Setting: Casino, Scotland
Period: 20th-century
303 pages · Hardcover · G. K. Hall