A Dangerous Business

Set in Gold Rush California, this compelling murder mystery follows Eliza Ripple, a young woman working in a brothel after losing her husband, as she and her friend Jean navigate a lawless town teeming with danger and suspicion. Inspired by her reading and a desire for justice, Eliza delves into a quest to uncover a killer amid mounting threats and a tense atmosphere on the brink of the Civil War. With richly drawn characters and a vivid historical backdrop, the story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the perilous moments faced by women in a wild frontier.