The Maleficent Maid

Download or read book The Maleficent Maid written by Jacqueline Beard and published by Dornica Press. This book was released on 2021-12-27 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maids don't poison out of spite, no matter how disagreeable... Join Lawrence and Violet in another perplexing case Suffolk 1903. William Gardiner is on trial for his life for the cold-hearted stabbing of Rose Harsent. In a last-ditch attempt to find the murderer, concerned parties call on Lawrence Harpham for help, but someone is stalking the good people of Peasenhall and confounding his investigation. Meanwhile, Violet takes on a poisoning puzzle from the past. Was the bad-tempered housemaid a killer or just a convenient suspect? With two historical crimes and the distraction of a mysterious stranger at Netherwood, will they solve the case before time runs out? The Maleficent Maid is a compelling mystery perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Irina Shapiro and Emily Organ