DEATH IN TALLAHASSEE

Thomas Harding, the wealthiest man in Tallahassee, enlists Clayton Steele to investigate his own murder, leading to a complex and intriguing case. Accompanied by his black manservant Seth, Steele appears to be a flamboyant detective but is actually a false front for the real investigator. Set in a historical context where racial boundaries are significant, the story explores themes of deception and pursuit of truth through the unique partnership of its characters.