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The novel that sparked the hugely popular Murdoch Mysteries television series celebrates its 25th anniversary.Includes a new introduction and a previously unpublished short story featuring the young Detective Murdoch.In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a young woman is found naked and frozen in a quiet laneway. Acting Detective William Murdoch, driven by pity for the girl and the desire to secure his promotion, is determined to pursue every lead and reveal the truth. Although influential people pressure the police to solve the mystery quickly, when the girl is eventually identified, it becomes clear that those connected with her life have secrets to hide.Murdoch must use every detective skill he possesses as well as his understanding of human nature as he pursues the mystery through both brothels and drawing rooms, desperate to untangle the case before more lives are lost.
In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Was her death an attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city’s influential families? Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.
In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.
Born in England, MAUREEN JENNINGS emigrated to Canada as a teenager. The first Detective Murdoch mystery was published in 1997. Six more followed, all to enthusiastic reviews. In 2003, Shaftesbury Films adapted three of the novels into movies of the… More about Maureen Jennings
Shortlisted for an Arthur Ellis Award“No author has mined Toronto’s past with the dedication to detail of mystery writer Maureen Jennings.”– Toronto Star“A chiller . . . impressive. An engaging historical mystery.”– Houston Chronicle“Remarkable.”– Philadelphia Inquirer“A first novel enriched by the vividness of its period settings and animated by the lifelike characters caught up in its broad social sweep.”– New York Times“Jennings creates more than a period mystery. She brings alive 1895 Toronto.”– Publishers Weekly“A winner. Provocative . . . finely flavored, credible, and detailed.”– Library Journal“Terrific . . . the best historical mystery of the year. . . . Murdoch is a fine creation. . . . We can’t wait to meet him again.”– Mystery Collector’s BookLine
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