American-born Frances Wynn, Countess of Harleigh, is secretly thrilled at her newfound status as widow. Though she wouldn't have wished death on her husband, their marriage was far from happy: He brazenly frolicked in other women's beds—and even inconveniently died in one. Only two others know the truth of the matter: the dashing and genteel George Hazelton, and Frances's husband's mistress, the beautiful Alicia Stoke-Whitney. So far they seem content to let the secret stay between them, but when a detective turns up with new information implicating Frances in the death of her husband, she must rely on her friends, her wits, and George and Alicia to clear her name and unmask the true killer before it's too late.

This book is part of our Mysteries Book a Month 2020 package.