The Curious Case of Lady Latimer's Shoes
- Authors: Stephanie Laurens
- Series: Book 4 in the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series
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- Release Date: April 29, 2020
- Print length: 226 pages (Paperback)
About the book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens brings you a tale of mysterious death, feuding families, star-crossed lovers—and shoes to die for.
Accompanied by her husband, amateur-sleuth the Honorable Barnaby Adair, the eccentric and stylish Penelope Adair finds herself at the grand opening of the haut ton's Season when a shocking discovery is made in the gardens. A woman has been murdered with a finial from the terrace balustrade, prompting the distressed hosts to seek assistance from Barnaby and Penelope.
Inspector Basil Stokes is brought in to lead the investigation while Penelope takes it upon herself to delve into the victim's family background. Her inquiries reveal a longstanding feud between the family and the Latimers, the creators of the coveted Lady Latimer's shoes.
As Penelope digs deeper, she becomes increasingly convinced of a connection between the murder and the shoes. With the help of Griselda and Violet Montague, the trio embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the crime and the mysterious footwear, leading to unexpected sightings of a woman fleeing the scene in Lady Latimer's shoes.
However, as they unravel the complexities surrounding the shoes, new mysteries arise, intertwined with a forbidden love story and societal pressures. With the pieces of the puzzle falling into place, Penelope and her team race against time to prevent a tragedy of even greater proportions.
This pre-Victorian mystery, infused with elements of romance, spans 76,000 words and is part of The Casebook of Barnaby Adair series. Positioned between THE MASTERFUL MR. MONTAGUE and the upcoming LOVING ROSE: THE REDEMPTION OF MALCOLM SINCLAIR, it offers a captivating tale of intrigue and suspense.
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