No Pity For the Dead
No Pity For the Dead by Nancy Herriman is a historical mystery published by Penguin on August 2, 2016. This edition spans 368 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows British-born nurse Celia Davies, who operates a free medical clinic in San Francisco, providing care to the city’s impoverished women. When a young orphan named Owen reveals that he has discovered a corpse in the basement of a local real estate office, Celia seeks the assistance of Detective Nick Greaves, leading them into a complex investigation intertwined with personal stakes.
Readers will find a story that delves into themes of trust and justice as Celia, alongside her cousin Barbara and housekeeper Addie, navigates the challenges posed by the ruthless Martin and Company. The plot thickens as one of the main suspects is connected to Celia’s close friend, complicating the investigation further. The book explores the dynamics of friendship and rivalry against the backdrop of a historical setting, offering insights into the lives of women sleuths and the medical practices of the time.
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The author of No Comfort for the Lost returns with a new mystery of Old San Francisco…
British-born nurse Celia Davies runs a free medical clinic to assist the poor women of San Francisco. Aided in her endeavors by her half-Chinese cousin Barbara and feisty housekeeper Addie, Celia has earned the trust and friendship of many of the city’s downtrodden, including a young orphan named Owen—who’s just confided to her that he’s stumbled upon a corpse.
Owen recently started working for the ruthless real estate and development group, Martin and Company, and discovered a dead body in the office’s basement. Celia turns to Detective Nick Greaves for help, only to learn that one of the main suspects—the husband of Celia’s dearest friend—is an old enemy of Nick’s.
Now, Celia and Nick must put aside their personal feelings about the case—and each other—if they’re going to bring a killer to justice…
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