1883 Felix Wilbraham is in Paris collecting a windfall from the will of a past lover while back in London Lily has a new case. The fiance of Wilberforce Chibb, who has been committed to a French asylum for murder, wants Lily to determine if he is innocent, so that they can marry, or not. Soon Lily and Felix are united and set off to Paimpont Asylum. But Wilberforce has escaped. Can they find him and prove his innocence.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its very likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series. ( )