Belinda Lawrence returns to her home town of Melbourne, to discover a murder that's close to her heart. <br><br>

A murder which leads to the seat of political power, Parliament House. <br><br>

The various threads of deceit and intrigue are gradually unravelled and, with Hazel Whitby at her side, Belinda is confronted by warring political factions. <br><br>

The mystery deepens with the discovery of a priceless historical item, of value to both political powers, and which places Belinda's life in jeopardy.<br><br>

The gregarious Major; <br>
An enigmatic university Professor; <br>
Two colourful antique sellers; <br>
Eccentric retired music-hall entertainers; <br>
And Belinda's partner, Mark Sallinger...<br>
...all immersed in the scheming and covert encounters besieging Belinda as she solves her most challenging mystery.<br><br>

Book Five in the Belinda Lawrence mystery series.