The Peculiar Case of Lord Finsbury's Diamonds
- Authors: Stephanie Laurens
- Series: Book 2 in the Casebook of Barnaby Adair series
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- Release Date: January 20, 2014
- Print length: 130 pages (Paperback)
About the book
#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens brings you a tale of murder, mystery, passion, and intrigue – and diamonds!
Penelope Adair, the pregnant wife and partner of amateur detective Barnaby Adair, is unable to move comfortably due to her condition. When Barnaby is asked by Inspector Stokes of Scotland Yard to help investigate the brutal murder of a man at a house party, Penelope, frustrated at being unable to take part, insists on being kept informed along with Griselda, Stokes's wife.
However, the more Barnaby and Stokes dig into the case, the more mysteries they uncover. The victim had been kicked out of the party days earlier, so why did he come back? And how did he end up with the valuable Finsbury diamond necklace in his possession, causing Lord Finsbury much distress? The biggest question of all is why the murderer left behind the necklace, which is worth a fortune.
As the investigators try to unravel the puzzle, the threat of scandal looms over everyone at the party. The situation is particularly dire for Lord Finsbury's daughter and a man who has worked hard to restore his family's wealth in the hopes of winning her hand. In addition to Barnaby and Stokes, these potential lovers search for the truth among the conflicting clues in order to catch the killer, clear their names, and achieve the life they desire.
This pre-Victorian tale blends mystery with a touch of romance, spanning 39,000 words. Part of The Casebook of Barnaby Adair series, this story fits between the novels WHERE THE HEART LEADS and the forthcoming THE MASTERFUL MR. MONTAGUE.
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