Under the Dragon’s Tail
Under the Dragon’s Tail by Maureen Jennings, published by HarperCollins Canada, Limited on September 16, 1999, is a historical mystery that delves into the darker side of Victorian Toronto. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around detective William Murdoch as he investigates the murder of Dolly Merishaw, a woman who catered to the desperate needs of her clients while harboring contempt and greed. The discovery of a young boy’s body in her kitchen complicates the case, leading Murdoch to question whether he is pursuing one murderer or two.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex investigation that navigates the city’s varied social strata, from the lives of dancehall girls to the elite’s drawing rooms. As Murdoch uncovers secrets tied to Dolly and her clientele, the list of suspects expands, revealing hidden connections and motives. The story intricately weaves elements of mystery and detective work, inviting readers to explore themes of discretion, morality, and the consequences of past actions.
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Where Secrets Dwell
Women rich and poor came to her, desperate and in dire need of discretion. And though Dolly Merishaw tended to their unfortunate circumstances in secret, her contempt and greed bred nothing but fear and loathing in the hearts of her clients. So it’s no shock to detective William Murdoch when this malicious woman is murdered. What is a surprise, though, is the young boy found dead in Dolly’s squalid kitchen a week after her demise. Now, Murdoch isn’t sure if he’s hunting one murderer or two.
The investigation takes Murdoch into Victorian Toronto’s disparate social circles–from the dingy rooms of dancehall girls and the chaste parlors of temperance-touting citizens to the fine drawing rooms of the city’s prestigious elite. The more he learns about Dolly and her clientele, the longer his lists of suspects and motives grows. Clues lead him to several unlikely suspects–all of whom have secrets from their pasts linking them to Dolly and what she malevolently called her “record of sins.”
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