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An art theft in plain sight, a dead racing cyclist, and friends facing financial ruin—another intriguing case for Lady Hardcastle!

May 1912: Lady Hardcastle and Flo are eagerly anticipating both a prestigious art exhibition and an exciting cycling race. But during the exhibition’s grand opening, a fire breaks out, and two valuable works of art are stolen.

As if that weren’t enough, the cycling race—expected to be a pleasant day out—ends in tragedy when a participant is found murdered. To make matters worse, the Farley-Strouds reveal that the theft has left them facing financial disaster.

Now Lady Hardcastle and Flo must pursue an elusive art thief, investigate a shocking murder, and embark on a treasure hunt to help their friends. Once again, the clever detective duo finds themselves with more than enough mysteries to solve.

“This series is undoubtedly one of the finest historical cozy mystery series I have ever read.” — The Book Decoder

Also available: Discover more adventures of the charming detective duo in Lady Hardcastle and the Fatal Flight and Lady Hardcastle and the Deadly Harvest.