Intense historical setting immerses readers in 1940s New York City for a vivid narrative experience
Complex character-driven plot keeps readers engaged as Henry Gamadge unravels a conspiracy
Intricate mystery involving a framed etching and a 1793 inscription adds layers of intrigue
Expertly crafted by Elizabeth Daly, known for intelligent and character-driven crime stories
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What begins as a courtesy call on his wife’s friend, Miss Julia Paxton, turns into another case for Henry Gamadge, Elizabeth Daly’s sleuth and expert in rare books. Miss Paxton presents Gamadge with a mystery: a framed etching that had always hung in the hallway of the Ashbury mansion has suddenly sprung an inscription dated 1793. Miss Pa
