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Synopsis
"For twenty-five gold pieces a day, plus expenses, Eddie LaCrosse will take on most any case. But the unexpected delivery of a coffin in the dead of winter forces LaCrosse to look back at a bygone chapter in his past{u2014}and the premeditated murder of a dream. Ruled by the noble King Marcus Drake, the island kingdom of Grand Braun is an oasis of peace and justice in an imperfect world. At least until the beautiful Queen Jennifer is accused of adultery and murder. In the wrong castle at the wrong time, Eddie finds himself drafted at sword's point to solve the mystery. With time running out, and powerful nobles all too eager to pin the murder on Eddie himself, he must untangle a tangled web of palace intrigues, buried secrets, and bewitching women{u2014}before the entire kingdom erupts into civil war"--Publisher description.
Is Dark Jenny appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Fantasy noir with a hard-boiled detective investigating a queen's alleged murder and adultery in a medieval kingdom. Contains moderate violence, political intrigue, and adult themes of infidelity and betrayal.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, cheating, and political violence.
Who'll love this
A gritty fantasy mystery where a cynical investigator must solve a royal murder before the kingdom tears itself apart.