A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder. Dianne Freeman

notion. You have your hands full, George. I’m perfectly capable of calling on some of these suspects myself.”

      His brows shot up. “Did you hear what you just said? I will not have you placing yourself in such a dangerous position. I’ll handle it.”

      I harrumphed my disdain. “The woman has recently died. No one would become suspicious if I, very casually, ask how well acquainted they were. I realize no one will admit to having murdered her, but while you are busy hunting for Charles’s mysterious man, checking Mary’s house for evidence, and analyzing her bank account, I can narrow down this list for you.”