London, 1920. For the first time ever, two women are competing against each other to become an MP. Reporter Iris Woodmore has a big story on her hands when she accompanies one of the candidates to the House of Commons. But it's a place that holds painful memories. In 1914, her mother died there when she fell into the River Thames during a daring suffragette protest. Then, in the shadow of Big Ben, a waterman tells Iris her mother didn't fall - she jumped.
Iris discovers that the suffragette with her mother that fateful day has been missing for six years, mysteriously disappearing just after the protest. Desperate to know the truth behind the fatal jump, Iris's investigation leads her to Crookham Hall, an ancestral home where secrets and lies lead to murder...
The first book in the Iris Woodmore cozy crime series.
Previously published as The Suffragette's Daughter
"What a great book! Highly recommend... to anyone who likes historical fiction and a twisty plot." Sarah Bourne
"The story is full of mystery, intrigue and twists, and Iris is a great lead character you can really get behind."
"We are plunged into a twisting tale of secrets, families and politics and the characters are fabulously created."
"The pace of the story keeps you guessing who did what and why and there is plenty of artiso family drama. Fans of Downton Abbey will dive right into this one!"