Edgar Allan Poe Award
1974 · Novel · Nominee
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Laura was the beautiful wife of wealthy Englishman Theodore Crozier. When Theo died suddenly -- and mysteriously -- anonymous letters touched fire to scandalous rumors about the young widow and Theo's charming ne'er-do-well brother Titus. There were also rumors about the strange manner of Theo's death.
There had to be an inquest. And when Theodore's body was discovered to contain a lethal quantity of morphine, the scandal burst into an eerie drama of murder, suicide, blackmail and infidelity.
Against the backdrop of 19th century England this delightfully chilling novel of Victorian wickedness brings into stunning focus the passions and corruptions of a fascinating bygone era.
There had to be an inquest. And when Theodore's body was discovered to contain a lethal quantity of morphine, the scandal burst into an eerie drama of murder, suicide, blackmail and infidelity.
Against the backdrop of 19th century England this delightfully chilling novel of Victorian wickedness brings into stunning focus the passions and corruptions of a fascinating bygone era.
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