The Lost Daughter

In the second novel featuring feisty sleuth Jean Brash, the gritty Victorian setting of Edinburgh becomes the backdrop for a series of deadly events, including a robbery and murder linked to a traveling theatre company. As Jean navigates her complex past—tied to long-standing accusations and lost family—she becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving a vengeful son and a young actress haunted by violence. Grounded in the harsh realities of the streets and the glamour of theatre, the story explores themes of identity, loss, and renewal, hinting at a possible new beginning for Jean.