Showing Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings

In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the naked body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. The young victim was pregnant when she died. Detective William Murdoch soon discovers that many of those connected with the girl’s life have secrets to hide. Was her death an attempt to cover up a scandal in one of the city’s influential families?

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"A first novel enriched by the vividness of the period settings and animated by the lifelike characters." New York Times

“A finely flavored plot, credible characters, and detailed atmosphere make this a winner.” --Library Journal

“Terrific ... the best historical mystery of the year.” -Mystery Collector’s Bookline