Framed for one crime, drawn into another—Connie’s escape leads straight to danger.

Falsely accused of a heinous crime, Connie Maxwell flees Cornwall, desperate for a fresh start. With the support of Oliver Fox, she begins to carve out a new, independent life—and even dares to hope for love. But her fragile new world is shattered when she becomes entangled in yet a further murder investigation.

As three members of the prominent Sidney family fall victim to poisoning, Connie must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, the relentless Felix Crossley resurfaces in London, hot on her trail. What drives his obsession, and what does he intend to do if he finds her? And will Connie be able to stay ahead of the formidable Mrs. Ponsonby before it’s too late?

The Croydon Enigma is the gripping second installment in Jacqueline Beard’s Constance Maxwell Dreamwalker Mysteries. Set in 1920, this atmospheric cozy mystery weaves historical intrigue, supernatural suspense, and compelling characters into an unforgettable story