01 - Cats Paw by Natalie Sumner Lincoln

In a shocking turn of events, Susan Baird is discovered lifeless at her own tea-table, her death undeniably a murder. Despite the widespread belief of her penury, her will reveals a surprising inheritance for her niece Kitty. As the mystery deepens, suspicion ebbs and flows among the people in her life, including two suitors who have been the subject of Washington societys keen scrutiny. With a myriad of tantalizing yet futile clues, the plot thickens until the final chapters unravel the shocking identity of the murderer and his sinister plan. Cats Paw keeps you guessing until the very end, casting suspicion on the most innocent and revealing the unexpected truth.