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Police detective Bill Weigand accepts an invitation to spend a weekend at a lakeside cabin owned by the North family in upstate New York. The summer before the war sets a carefree tone of "eat, drink and be merry," but the season turns lethal when two young women are found dead.
The victims—one set to inherit a substantial fortune and the other a ruthless businesswoman—present numerous motives for murder. As Bill delves into the Norths’ secrets, he confronts a web of financial stakes, personal vendettas, and hidden connections that threaten to unravel the fabric of the family and the community.
His investigation compels him to navigate a labyrinth of relationships and possible motives, ultimately uncovering whether the killings are linked by inheritance, business rivalry, or something far more sinister.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Frances Louise Davis Lockridge
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