A Terribly Nasty Business

In the follow-up to her bestselling debut, Beatrice Steele relocates to London to pursue her dream of crime-solving alongside Inspector Drake, settling into a new neighborhood with its unique charms and challenges. As she navigates social expectations and her burgeoning career, a series of murders draws her into a web of scandal that threatens everything she values. With twists across elegant ballrooms, clandestine shops, and mysterious operas, Beatrice must confront dangers to uncover the truth and prove herself as a true detective in the city.