A sheltered young woman postpones her entry into Edwardian society to solve the untimely demise of her mother. ย London, May, 1911. The new king, George V, is preparing for his coronation. The suffragettes are campaigning for women to get the vote. The East End seethes with unrest. And eighteen-year-old Kitty Challoner is looking forward to โcoming outโ in London society.
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But Kittyโs secure, sheltered world is about to be torn apart. Lydia Challoner is shot dead while out riding in Hyde Park, and during the ensuing murder investigation Kitty discovers that there was so much she didnโt know about her mother. Was Lydia really the killerโs intended target? Is there a link to her Russian heritage? Why had she been behaving so strangely in recent weeks? Was she having an affair?
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As Kitty determines to uncover the truth and wonders exactly whom she can trust, she learns that the household in which she lives harbors a number of dangerous secrets.
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โSolid writing, an engaging heroine, authentic period ambience, and some unexpected twists make this an entertaining and satisfying read for all historical-mystery buffs.โ โBooklist
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โWell-drawn characters, inventive plotting, and a touch of romance distinguish this lively historical.โ โPublishers Weekly
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โEccles once again combines history and romance with a clever mystery filled with a wide array of suspects.โ โKirkus Reviews