Her exact age is unknown, and that’s just one of Mrs Peacock’s secrets. Peacock rocketed from small-town girl to well-connected socialite. Little is known of her three husbands, other than they all died suddenly. Sir Hugh met his end just before, becoming her fourth. Peacock has called in many favours to get this invitation to Black’s party. What’s on her mind: marriage or murder…?
Miss Scarlett has always been beautiful, but recently also seems cold-hearted. Black and Scarlett had grown up together and been in all sorts of trouble over the years. As they got older though, their friendship became strained. Black suspected Scarlett had been influencing Sir Hugh’s investments. In receiving her invitation to Tudor Mansion, Scarlett assumed all was forgiven