A Matter of Love and Death: 1 (A Jack and Frances Mystery)

Adelaide 1931. Telephone switchboard operator Frances life is difficult as sole provider for her mother and adopted uncle. But its thrown into turmoil when she overhears a suspicious conversation on the phone planning a murder. If a life is at risk she should tell the police; but that would mean breaking her confidentiality clause and would cost her the job. And practical Frances not prone to flights of fancy soon begins to doubt the evidence of her own ears - it was a very bad line after all... She decides to put it behind her but its not easy. Luckily there is the charming slightly dangerous night club owner Jack. Jacks no angel - six pm prohibition is in force and whats a nightclub without champagne? But when Frances earlier fears resurface she knows that hes the person to confide in. Frances and Jacks hunt for the truth puts them in grave danger and soon enough Frances will learn that some things are a matter of love and death ...