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The book opens with the unexplained stillbirth of a small child in a crib, a tragedy that becomes the backdrop for a crime of opportunity. Mrs. Florence Bennet, an actress whose life of security relies on a wealthy husband and a promise of an heir, finds her existence in peril when the heir dies. Twenty years later a violent act brings the old schemes to light. A teething ring from the child sparks a police investigation, drawing in young Philip Bennet, his energetic aunt Amy Tupper – previously featured in *Wolf! Wolf!* – and Philip’s girlfriend Carlotta. Their pursuit of truth leads them back to 1950s Italy, culminating in a personal display of bravery that answers the question of inheritance once and for all.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Josephine Bell
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