Annie Maddox Collection

London, 1936. Olivia Adamson's new investigation began with the disappearance of her twin brother. The police are convinced that Philip ran away from the annoying duties of a children's shelter secretary, and his letter with an encrypted plea for help is just a silly diversion of a young layabout. However, Olivia believes her brother, and she has no choice but to head to St. Leonard's herself. At first glance, the shelter seems idyllic. Nothing suspicious: happy wards, caring staff, a cozy mansion filled with the aromas of baking and the ringing of children's voices. Can a person be kidnapped in such a place? And more importantly — why? Olivia is almost ready to admit her mistake, but a tragic accident at the "St. Leonard's" shelter convinces her otherwise. Everything is set up so cleverly that there is not a single piece of evidence for an accusation, and yet this is murder, there is no doubt about it. And that means her brother is in real danger, and Olivia is facing the most important investigation of her life, as the stakes are incredibly high.