Smoke Screen

Dido Hoare, a dedicated antiquarian bookseller in London, faces a series of unexpected and dangerous events after acquiring a coveted personal library from Clare Templeton Forbes. When Clare dies in a suspicious fire and a stolen manuscript appears in Dido’s possession, she finds herself entangled in a mystery involving murder and theft. With her father’s help, Dido sets out to uncover the truth and catch the culprit before she becomes the next victim.