B is for Bookies: A Langley & Porter Mystery

Charlotte Porter and Alexander Langley are back and, this time, they are investigating the strange disappearance of a wealthy man's son. When the facts of this case hit a little too close to home and their investigation of her father's creditors leads them down an unexpected path, Charlotte learns that there is a dark underbelly to London society accessible to the poor and the elite alike.

Through shifting family dynamics, increasing investigative responsibilities, and a struggle to find her place within her new household, Charlotte may be drowning in new experiences. But her fierce independence and loyal dedication to her family keep her head above the water. Even when a couple of friends from Alexander's past show up on his doorstep and turn the Langley's carefully planned lifestyles on their head. Even though a certain ex fiance has made an unfortunate reappearance. And even despite the strange connection that she has with her employer which seems to be threatening to break the bonds of a normal working relationship every day.

Content warning: This story contains themes of sexual assault and violence.