In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the naked body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Detective William Murdoch soon discovers that many of those connected with the girl's life have secrets to hide. Was her death on attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city's influential families?

About the Author
Maureen Jennings emigrated to Canada from the UK at the age of seventeen. Best known for the Murdoch Mysteries series, the TV adaptation of which has been running since 2008, Jennings has also launched a new contemporary series featuring a forensic profiler named Christine Morris. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband, two cats and two dogs.

Reviews
"A first novel enriched by the vividness of its period settings and animated by the lifelike characters caught up in its broad social sweep." - "New York Times" "Jennings creates more than a period mystery. She brings alive 1895 Toronto." - "Publishers Weekly" "Terrific . . . the best historical mystery of the year. . . . Murdoch is a fine creation. . . . We can't wait to meet him again." - "Mystery Collector's BookLine"



Book Information
ISBN 9780857689870
Author Maureen Jennings
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd