'Miss Frances Baird, Detective' Summary

Miss Frances Baird, a skilled detective with the Watkins Agency, is tasked with a seemingly simple mission: to guard a valuable set of diamonds at "The Maples" during the festivities leading up to the marriage of Mr. Deneen's eldest son, James Jr. However, within hours of her arrival, the seemingly straightforward assignment takes a sinister turn as a series of suspicious incidents and a shocking murder cast a dark shadow over the joyful occasion. Frances finds herself at the heart of a complex mystery, where the pursuit of wealth and greed has corrupted the hearts of those involved. With her keen intellect and unwavering determination, she delves deep into the tangled web of deceit, carefully deciphering clues and navigating a dangerous path to uncover the truth. As she pieces together the puzzle, Frances uncovers a hidden world of illicit affairs, secret relationships, and long-held grudges that have culminated in a deadly climax. The investigation becomes increasingly perilous as Frances inches closer to the truth, putting her own life at risk in her relentless pursuit of justice.