So Pretty a Problem

by Francis Duncan · 2019

When the charming yet unflappable detective Mordecai Tremaine is called to the sleepy English village of Brindleford, he discovers that beauty can be deadly. The local aristocrat’s prized heirloom—a priceless, intricately jeweled brooch—has vanished under the most baffling circumstances, and the only clue is a cryptic note that reads, “So pretty a problem.” As Tremaine delves deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of jealousy, hidden affairs, and long‑buried secrets that threaten to shatter the town’s genteel façade. With his trademark wit and keen eye for detail, Tremaine must untangle the lies before the next victim is claimed, proving that sometimes the most alluring mysteries are the ones that hide the darkest motives.