A Secret Never Told

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In the fourth installment of a critically acclaimed mystery series, Philomena Amesbury, the Countess of Dunbridge, finds herself bored amidst the summer distractions of Coney Island in 1908. Seeking excitement, she is drawn into a world of intrigue when tasked with hosting a dinner party for a visiting Austrian psychologist whose revolutionary ideas have caught the attention of the War Department and foreign powers. This dinner party, however, is anything but ordinary, featuring a mix of guests, including a wealthy industrialist, rival scientists, a hypnotist, and an enigmatic beauty. As the evening unfolds, chaos erupts when one guest is found dead, shot between the eyes, leaving Phil to unravel the mystery of the intended victim. Complicating matters, the police's prime suspect is a man with whom Phil shares a close connection. With the help of her resourceful butler and lady's maid, Lady Dunbridge must navigate a web of deception to uncover the true culprit before the wrong person is apprehended. The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue.