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Set against the backdrop of Depression-era Toronto, this fourth installment follows Private Investigator Charlotte Frayne as she navigates the challenges of her time while solving a captivating mystery. The story intertwines themes of resilience and social struggle, showcasing Charlotte's determination to uncover the truth amidst the hardships of the era. With rich historical context and engaging characters, readers are drawn into a world where every clue could lead to danger or revelation.

Set in a post-war world grappling with the aftermath of global conflict and a devastating pandemic, the story follows Stephen Lucas, who holds crucial information that has the potential to change history. As he navigates the challenges of a society in turmoil, the narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, and the impact of secrets on individual lives and broader societal outcomes.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this novel inspired the beloved Murdoch Mysteries television series. It intertwines intriguing plots and rich historical context, following the clever detective William Murdoch as he navigates crime-solving in a rapidly changing society. The story blends mystery with elements of social commentary, showcasing the evolution of forensic science and the challenges of the era. With engaging characters and a captivating narrative, it continues to resonate with fans of both the book and the series.

A young, single woman helps four former prisoners of the First World War to solve a murder in 1936 Toronto.

Set in the fall of 1936, Charlotte Frayne takes charge of a detective agency while her boss is away in Europe. She is soon hired by the determined Mrs. Jessop to investigate her son's suspicious death, initially ruled a suicide by the police. As Charlotte delves into the case, she uncovers deeper truths surrounding the life of the disfigured war veteran, challenging the conclusions drawn by authorities and revealing the complexities of grief and justice.

Set in 1917 during the home front of WWl Toronto, starring an older William Murdoch.

It's late 1942; the war is still raging and DI Tom Tyler is settling into his placement in Ludlow, Shropshire, a small town full of Italian PoWs from a nearby internment camp, brought to work the land. Fraternizing is forbidden but, as Tyler knows only too well, the human heart has a way of crossing boundaries. Then a old man is found murdered, and Tyler suspects that the two evacuee children who found the body are not telling him the whole truth...

Di Tom Tyler has made a new start in Ludlow, where on the outskirts of town stands a hospital for war victims. When a double murder is discovered in the grounds, Tyler must figure out how it could have occurred, when most of the patients are unable to walk or see. Then he starts receiving letters recounting terrible crimes.

This TV tie-in edition features the beloved Inspector Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings, which inspired the successful show The Murdoch Mysteries on CBC. The book offers fans a chance to delve deeper into the intriguing mysteries and rich character development that have captivated audiences.

Dolly Merishaw is a midwife and an abortionist in Victorian Toronto, and although she keeps quiet about her clients, her contempt and greed leaves them resentful and angry. It comes as no surprise to Detective William Murdoch when she is murdered, but Murdoch isn't sure if he's hunting one murderer - or two.