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In 1923 Britain, Daisy Dalrymple—once a privileged socialite—turns her life around by becoming a freelance reporter for *Town and Country* magazine. Her first assignment takes her to the grand Wentwater Court, where she plans to interview the estate’s residents. The tranquil setting is shattered when Lord Stephen Astwick is found dead on the skating pond. Suspecting foul play, Daisy partners with Scotland Yard to sift through a list of suspects and uncover the truth before the killer can escape justice.
First publish date: October 1, 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Carola Dunn
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