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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The cat s paw begins with the quiet yet uneasy atmosphere of a household disrupted by conflict, then jolts into crisis with the sudden death of miss susan baird. Though her passing might appear natural, deeper suspicions quickly arise, unsettling the routines and expectations of those around her. At the center is kitty baird, a young woman navigating the conflicting pressures of affection, reputation, and familial obligation. Her romantic involvement complicates the investigation, with emotional motives intersecting with legal scrutiny. The presence of figures such as major leigh wallace, dr. leonard mclean, and inspector mitchell contributes to an unfolding investigation that probes into the lives and pasts of everyone close to the deceased. This layered mystery examines not only the possibility of murder but also the motives people conceal behind manners and relationships. Lincoln s narrative structure builds tension through drawing room conversations, unspoken resentments, and cautious revelations. The story steadily draws attention to how personal histories shape perception and judgment, and how guilt, innocence, and loyalty are often tangled in ambiguity. As truth becomes harder to separate from deception, the novel ultimately interrogates how well anyone can know another s heart and what people are willing to risk to keep or reveal a secret.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The cat s paw begins with the quiet yet uneasy atmosphere of a household disrupted by conflict, then jolts into crisis with the sudden death of miss susan baird. Though her passing might appear natural, deeper suspicions quickly arise, unsettling the routines and expectations of those around her. At the center is kitty baird, a young woman navigating the conflicting pressures of affection, reputation, and familial obligation. Her romantic involvement complicates the investigation, with emotional motives intersecting with legal scrutiny. The presence of figures such as major leigh wallace, dr. leonard mclean, and inspector mitchell contributes to an unfolding investigation that probes into the lives and pasts of everyone close to the deceased. This layered mystery examines not only the possibility of murder but also the motives people conceal behind manners and relationships. Lincoln s narrative structure builds tension through drawing room conversations, unspoken resentments, and cautious revelations. The story steadily draws attention to how personal histories shape perception and judgment, and how guilt, innocence, and loyalty are often tangled in ambiguity. As truth becomes harder to separate from deception, the novel ultimately interrogates how well anyone can know another s heart and what people are willing to risk to keep or reveal a secret.