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Violence
Some
Murder of a family member; Victorian-era violence; non-graphic
Language
Barely any
Victorian-era restrained language
Sexual Content
Barely any
A marriage examined including a wife's potential involvement in her husband's death
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in period settings
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense psychological pressure on Charlotte; themes of loyalty, family, and suspicion of a loved one
What this book is about
Charlotte Pitt's sister Emily suspects that her husband George has been murdered—and that she is the prime suspect. Thomas Pitt must investigate while navigating the impossible delicacy of the situation: his wife's sister may have committed the crime, or may be in danger from whoever did. The novel deepens the central family relationships and puts Charlotte in a uniquely difficult position.
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Charlotte must investigate whether her sister committed murder
A marriage in serious dysfunction is examined
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