First published 1989
Harriet Vane stands accused of murdering her lover. But the brilliant, eccentric Lord Peter Wimsey knows she's innocent - and he'll stop at nothing to clear her name. As Harriet faces the gallows, Wimsey doggedly unravels a twisted web of lies and alibis to expose the real killer. With his family's reputation and Harriet's life on the line, Wimsey must use his peerless deductive skills to win the ultimate game of cat and mouse. In the process, he'll not only save the woman he loves, but confront his own deepest fears.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: England
192 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Avon Books