New Releases by Jean Lee Latham

Conveys the idea that it is only through reading books that one can come to really know and appreciate the characters.

A successful detective has spent years taking down master criminals in such a way that a police detective has gotten credit for the case. He is currently planning the downfall of the notorious Lazetto Gang and has summoned a young police detective to his fortress-home. Ballard explains the situation to the young detective, Mac. Mac notices that the butler, Henry, seems very nervous -- especially when Ballard won''t let him leave the room.

Lord Beacham is a houseguest in the Dahm residence, at the invitation of Lola Dahm, who is trying to find an English Lord for her daughter, Florence, to marry. While Lola is marrying off Florence, Lola makes sure Peggy, Lola''s step daughter, is staying with neighbors. Peggy comes home to check for her mail and meets Lord Beacham in the living room. Lord Beacham had been planning on leaving that day, but decides to stay a bit longer to get better acquained with Peggy, whom he finds very interesting.