The Mayors Wife

Miss Saunders is out for an adventure. One, which is full of secrets, hints, and half-lies.

• One, which will require all of her wits.

• The lady is unhappy, and the reason for her grave unhappiness is more serious than you think.

Miss Saunders, a discreet domestic spy of some kind, is hired by Mayor Packard to look after his unaccountably abstracted wife whilst he goes out of town for a fortnight. A detective novel involving theft, bigamy, a haunted house, lost money, ciphers and code breaking.

• She was one of a handful of women writing detective stories at the time.

An American detective-story writer, Greens thrillers are characterized by logical construction and a sound knowledge of criminal law.