With Aurora in hiding, Frank Podmore missing, and old foe Felix Crossley on the prowl, Lawrence and Violet’s tranquil retirement is shattered. A tragedy in Malvern pulls Lawrence into the orbit of Arthur Conan Doyle, who challenges him to solve a chilling mystery from the past: uncover the truth behind years of anonymous letters and the wrongful conviction of George Edalji.
But as their investigation deepens, danger tightens its grip. When their landlady is poisoned and Lawrence narrowly escapes a deadly attack, it becomes clear they’re on the verge of exposing secrets someone will kill to keep buried.
Meanwhile, Crossley’s shadow looms ever closer, and Lawrence must confront a grim reality—escape may no longer be an option.
A gripping tale of intrigue, danger, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
Jacqueline Beard Writer 