The Literary Thread

by Ginette Guy Mayer

The third instalment in The Elizabeth Grant Mystery Series brings back Josephine Smith! In the shadows of 1930s Cornwall, Ontario, Private Investigator Elizabeth Grant is once again called upon to uncover secrets and international conspiracy. When a familiar foe resurfaces, Elizabeth's world is turned upside down. Josephine Smith, a woman with a checkered past and a penchant for deception, contacts her once more. This time shedding doubt on her husband's death, was it really an accident? Assisted by her trusted colleagues, François Lefebvre, and Peter Darvis, Elizabeth dives headfirst into the mystery of her late husband's death. Will this investigation impact Harry, the man in her life and her daughter Muriel? What initially seemed like a straightforward investigation soon unfolds into something far more sinister. International intrigue seeps into the trade unions at home, and the looming threat of communism casts a long, chilling shadow. As Elizabeth peels back the layers of lies and deceit, she finds herself entangled in a treacherous web of corruption and betrayal. Her every move is watched, and danger lurks around every corner. Putting her life at risk once again. The Elizabeth Grant Mystery Series brings a strong woman sleuth to life within the context of local history during the 1930s. The characters are multi-faceted with a touch of 20th Century romance.