LONDON, 1881: When a body is found in the Paddington canal basin, a woman with a hearing impairment claims that the remains are those of her missing husband, who disappeared three years ago. Unable to prove her case, she appeals to Frances Doughty, the lady detective, to investigate. In this, her fifth case, Frances soon learns that the missing man has secrets of his own, and, when another body is discovered and a witness is viciously attacked, it becomes clear that she must choose her allies wisely. The fifth book in the popular Frances Doughty Mystery series. All TITLES IN THIS SERIES: 9780752461182 The Poisonous Seed 9780752464756 The Daughters of Gentlemen 9780752470184 A Case of Doubtful Death 9780750954440 An Appetite for Murder 9780750960106 The Children of Silence 9780750963626 Death in Bayswater 9780750969949 A True and Faithful Brother