A Tincture of Murder

In "The Magdalen House," Charles is drawn into a web of mystery as he investigates the unexplained deaths of women at a refuge for fallen women, spurred by a devastating fire at his family home. Accepting his brother Frederick's call for assistance in caring for impoverished orphans and women, Charles becomes entwined in a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind a ruthless murderer. As the trial of the infamous poisoner William Dove unfolds, it reveals startling discoveries and establishes a legal precedent that resonates through time.