The Law and the Lady

A novel of mystery in which a newly married woman, Valeria, discovers that her husband has lived under a false name. She learns that he was once tried for a serious crime, and the Scottish court gave the unusual verdict of not proven. Determined to learn the truth, she begins her own investigation, despite his wishes and many obstacles. The book is notable for its strong, resourceful heroine and for its odd characters, including a disabled and eccentric investigator. It mixes legal puzzle, romance and suspense.