A Checkered Past: An Emmeline Kirby/Gregory Longdon Mystery

A looted Nazi painting...A former IRA commander...The tie that binds is murderEmmeline Kirby is back in London determined to make a success of her new job as editorial director of investigative features at The Clarion. Three months have passed since her trip to Torquay and the devastating revelations that surfaced about her fiancé Gregory Longdon. The whole interlude has left a bitter taste in her mouth and she is keeping him at arms length. But a suave and dashing jewel thief like Gregory is not easily daunted. After all faint heart never won fair lady. It doesnt hurt that Emmelines grandmother and her best friend Maggie are on his side. Only his shadowy past could ruin his chances.All of these relationships are threatened as Emmeline stubbornly pursues a story about looted Nazi art and an IRA collaborator. When a stolen Constable painting belonging to Maggies family turns up in the collection of Max Sanborn the chairman of the company that owns The Clarion her personal crusade brings danger close to home. To find the truth Emmeline and Gregory must untangle a web of deception betrayal and dark deeds. But will they learn too late that justice can be cold comfort if youre dead?