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In the heart of London, the daughter of a humble country parson mysteriously disappears. As fear and desperation set in, her father reaches out to amateur detective, Roger Sheringham. The case takes a dark turn when the girl is found dead - her life ended by her own silk stocking. Although initially believed to be a suicide, a disturbing pattern emerges when more young women are found dead in eerily similar circumstances. Faced with the chilling possibility of a serial killer, Sheringham must unravel the tangled threads of these tragic deaths. Are they mere copycat suicides, or is a sinister ...

Just as Roger and his cousin Anthony are about to embark on a much-needed vacation, a perplexing phone call from Scotland Yard alters their plans. Theyre rushed off to Hampshire to delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance and potential murder of Mrs. Vane. Initially deemed an accident by local authorities and media, Scotland Yard isnt convinced. Enter Roger Sheringham, the amateur detective, to uncover the truth hidden beneath the surface of this seemingly innocuous case. - Summary by Lynne T