This series follows the exploits of an elderly yet spry amateur sleuth who tackles cases with remarkable zeal and sharp intellect. Her stories weave together mysteries, suspense, and often humor, set against backdrops where history and contemporary life intertwine. Readers are drawn to her independence, keen observation skills, and unconventional methods as she unmasks culprits.
A woman is found with her face crushed beyond recognition in the Gramercy Park townhouse of the Van Burnams, a prominent New York merchant family. Amelia Butterworth unravels the social climbing and instances of mistaken identity at the heart of the case.