Midwife Sarah Brandt and private detective Frank Malloy return to
investigate a death in the field of higher learning in this Gaslight
Mystery from the national bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas
Avenue...
After spending his first few weeks as a private detective by
investigating infidelities of the wealthy, Frank has a more serious case
at hand.
Abigail Northrup of Tarrytown, New York, was her parents' pride and joy.
After graduating from a prestigious women's college in Morningside
Heights, she took a job there as an instructor. She also joined the
ranks of the New Women, ladies planning for a life without a husband in
which they make their own decisions and make a difference in the world.
Unfortunately, her murder ended all that.
When the police declare the incident a random attack and refuse to
investigate further, Abigail's parents request Frank's help. Of course,
he'll need Sarah's assistance as she's more familiar with the world of
academia, and it will be far easier for her to interview the lady
professors. Yet difficulties arise as they learn that although Miss
Northrup may have been an exemplary student and teacher, she lived in a
world of secrets and lies...