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Lady Clues and the Mystery of the Vanishing Valet
(2025)(The third book in the Lady Clues Case Files series)
A novel by Ava Ness
In this series of six newspaper columns for The London Times, Lady Clues, London's self-proclaimed most famous lady detective, reveals not just a vast financial conspiracy, but also the intricate power dynamics of post-war society itself, where old fortunes clash with new money, and where even the most respectable banking houses can mask generations of manipulation.
Armed with her trademark combination of keen observation and understanding of human nature—along with help from her great-niece Emmeline and a network of street urchins—Lady Clues must unravel a conspiracy that dates back to the financial crash of 1890. But in pursuing the mysterious Owl Society, she quickly discovers that she's facing an enemy who has turned social prejudices and class distinctions into powerful weapons, using reputation itself as a prison to keep their victims silent.
When a trusted valet vanishes after discovering damning evidence, Lady Clues must navigate between high society drawing rooms and shadowy bank vaults to prevent another orchestrated financial crash. In a world where power flows through both financial ledgers and whispered secrets, she'll need more than just detective skills—she'll need to achieve justice without destroying the very social fabric that binds London together.
First introduced to readers in Lady Marigold's 1920s Murder Mystery series, these newspaper columns are perfect for fans of sophisticated historical mysteries and readers who enjoy exploring how the upheaval of WWI transformed not just society, but the very nature of crime and justice in modern London.
Armed with her trademark combination of keen observation and understanding of human nature—along with help from her great-niece Emmeline and a network of street urchins—Lady Clues must unravel a conspiracy that dates back to the financial crash of 1890. But in pursuing the mysterious Owl Society, she quickly discovers that she's facing an enemy who has turned social prejudices and class distinctions into powerful weapons, using reputation itself as a prison to keep their victims silent.
When a trusted valet vanishes after discovering damning evidence, Lady Clues must navigate between high society drawing rooms and shadowy bank vaults to prevent another orchestrated financial crash. In a world where power flows through both financial ledgers and whispered secrets, she'll need more than just detective skills—she'll need to achieve justice without destroying the very social fabric that binds London together.
First introduced to readers in Lady Marigold's 1920s Murder Mystery series, these newspaper columns are perfect for fans of sophisticated historical mysteries and readers who enjoy exploring how the upheaval of WWI transformed not just society, but the very nature of crime and justice in modern London.
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