Horses, high stakes, and a homicide at the hurdles.

When the 1924 Grand National ends in tragedy, Lady Elizabeth Hawthorne finds herself embroiled in a deadly conspiracy that reaches far beyond the racetrack.

As the dust settles on Aintree's hallowed turf, celebrated jockey Reggie Black lies dead, and Alfie – a former stable boy from Hawthorne Hall – stands accused of murder. Convinced of Alfie's innocence, Elizabeth is determined to uncover the truth.

With a Chief Inspector eager to close the case and the enigmatic Jonathan Ashcroft, whose true motives grow increasingly suspect with each encounter, Elizabeth must navigate a treacherous course. Every step brings her closer to a truth that powerful forces want buried – and puts her squarely in the crosshairs of a killer who'll stop at nothing to keep their secrets.

In a world where fortunes are won and lost on the turn of a hoof, Elizabeth is about to discover that the deadliest wagers are made far from the finish line. Can she unmask the true culprit before the killer strikes again, or will her pursuit of justice lead her to a fate worse than Becher's Brook?

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