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The Queens Gambit Sacrifice: A Cozy Mystery of Poison and Privilege
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 30 2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When the master of Ashmore Manor dies in his study with a glass of whiskey in hand, everyone assumes it's his failing heart. Everyone except Maria Castillo-the housekeeper who notices what others overlook.
Fifteen years of silent service has taught Maria to see patterns in the chaos of aristocratic life. When she discovers Lord Edmund's cryptic journal entry-Day six. She doesn't know I've figured it out-she realizes the brilliant chess player who taught her strategy has left one final puzzle to solve.
But investigating a murder from below stairs is dangerous work. Someone in the manor poisoned Edmund Ashmore with calculated precision, and that someone knows Maria is asking questions. As she uncovers evidence of embezzlement, gambling debts, and a methodically planned killing, the stakes spiral higher. The toxicology report is days away. The killer is mere footsteps from her door. And Maria must decide how far she'll go to deliver justice for a man who saw her as more than just the help.
In a house full of secrets, the most dangerous game is the one where you don't know if your opponent has already fled the board-or is waiting to make the final, deadly move.
Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz's mysteries and anyone who loves Downton Abbey with a murderous twist, this intelligent cozy mystery proves that the most overlooked pieces often deliver checkmate.
Scroll up and grab your copy today. The game is afoot.
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