The Maleficent Maid (Lawrence Harpham Mystery #6)
Paperback | 320 pages
A case closed isn’t always solved
Private Detective Lawrence Harpham interrogates a brutal crime that already has a culprit. He soon finds himself being stalked by a mysterious stranger. As his doubts lead him to a poisoning from the past, it quickly becomes clear that this puzzle is far from solved.
Two crimes, one ticking clock.
Suffolk, 1903. William Gardiner stands trial for the brutal stabbing of Rose Harsent, and concerned parties turn to Lawrence Harpham for help in a last-ditch attempt to uncover the truth.
As Lawrence delves into the investigation, he finds himself stalked by a mysterious figure, confounding his efforts to bring the murderer to justice.
Meanwhile, Violet takes on a puzzling poisoning case from the past, determined to unravel the secrets surrounding a bad-tempered housemaid. Was she a cold-hearted killer or merely a convenient suspect?
With time running out and the added distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, Lawrence and Violet must navigate a treacherous web of deceit and misdirection to solve both cases before it's too late.
Perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro, and Emily Organ, The Maleficent Maid is a gripping historical mystery with elements of witchcraft that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the shocking conclusion.
