The political elite attends a charity ball at the residence of the wealthy Humphrey Cardiff. His widowed daughter, Delores Cardiff-Jones, flirts with all the men, enraging their wives. Amidst the political plotting of Marc Edwards and his associates, Delores is found impaled on an iron fence, with one of her suitors standing over the body. Marc controversially decides to defend him, while Cobb races to find the truth behind the beautiful young woman’s untimely death.
Reviews for the Marc Edwards Mystery Series
“As always, Gutteridge brings a piece of Canada’s fascinating past to bold life.”
-Jenni Morton, The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
“Gutteridge knows his history and how to build and pace a mystery novel. A terrific historical series”
-Margaret Cannon, The Globe and Mail
“Gutteridge continues to illuminate history and humans in smart, gripping fashion.”
-Joan Barfoot, The London Free Press
“Don Gutteridge does Canadian mystery fans a great favour with his Marc Edwards mysteries.”
-Sarah Weinman, The National Post
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