First published 1990
When a prominent nobleman is found dead in his country estate, the local magistrate calls upon the brilliant investigator Lady Darby to uncover the truth. As she delves into the victim's past, Lady Darby uncovers a tangled web of secrets and betrayals that threaten to consume her. With time running out, she must race against the clock to catch the killer before they strike again. But in a world where no one is who they seem, Lady Darby's search for justice may come at a devastating personal cost.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-detective, race-against-the-clock, tangled-web
Setting: England
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century
Hardcover · Bantam Books