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Jane Lawless, a seasoned restaurateur and covert detective, reluctantly partners with her close friend and fellow sleuth Cordelia Thorn to chase clues in a high‑stakes murder case set in Minneapolis. The investigation uncovers a complex web of secrets, and hints that Dr. Julia Martinson, Jane’s former lover, might hold crucial information about the crime. Their partnership blends sharp investigative instincts with personal history, creating a tense and engaging narrative that highlights themes of love, loyalty, and the challenges faced by women and LGBTQ detectives.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Ellen Hart
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