This Side of Murder

Set in 1919 England, this story follows young widow Verity Kent as she investigates a cryptic letter suggesting her late husband may have been involved in treason, despite her initial doubts. As she attends an engagement party on Umbersea Island, Verity uncovers dark secrets and a murder meant to conceal them, relying on her skills, a coded note, and a charming stranger. Her journey leads her into unexpected revelations about her husband's true nature, challenging everything she believed.