Anna S. (annapi) reviewed on 1/1/2010 + 334 more book reviews

Another great in-depth character story by Frazer. A friend of Dame Frevisse is involved in a property dispute and may have to give up his ward for the settlement to avoid a feud. His pregnant wife, adamantly opposed to giving up the property even though they are legally in the wrong, is constantly overwrought to the point of a nervous breakdown, and Dame Claire finds herself assigned to safeguard her health. Frevisse and Claire find themselves in the middle of the arbitration when murder suddenly intrudes and Frevisse is called upon to investigate as a favor to her friend. Frazer is adept at delving deep into her characters and bringing them to life, and though the murder is almost an afterthought in this story, it is no less compelling. I found myself staying up till 2:30 am just to find out what happened in the end.

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