by Laraine Stephens (Author)
Lies + Deception = Murder
Melbourne 1925. Jasper Fitzalan Howard is found stabbed to death in his room at The Hotel Windsor. In a bizarre twist, he is clutching a tarot card, the Ten of Swords, in his right hand. Initially, the police identify him as a wealthy investor and a cousin of the Duke of Norfolk. However, while investigating the murder, Reggie da Costa, The Argus's celebrated crime reporter, uncovers a web of lies and deception surrounding Howard's carefully constructed fa?ade. It seems that Howard has engaged in swindling wealthy businessmen whilst blackmailing their wives, giving Reggie a host of suspects for the murder.
Lies and Deception is the fourth in the Reggie da Costa Mysteries.
Number of Pages: 284
Dimensions: 0.64 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: July 02, 2024
