The twisted root

For Miriam Gardiner, attending a party at the London home of her fiance, Lucius Stourbridge, to celebrate their forthcoming marriage, should have been one of the happiest days of her life.

But, after making a sudden exit from the party, Miriam disappears without a trace.

Reluctant to cause a scandal, Lucius seeks out William Monk, a detective with a reputation for excellence...