The Katie Dugan Case by William Francis

The Katie Dugan Case by William Francis

A PREGNANT YOUNG LADY IS MURDERED. A MEMBER OF THE FAMOUS DUPONT FAMILY ALLEGEDLY COMMITS SUICIDE. IS THERE A CONNECTION? WAS THERE A COVER-UP

Where were you Wednesday night?Detective Drummond asked.

Father Milford laughed. Why do I get the feeling that you suspect me of killing Miss Dugan?

Did you? my partner, Detective Adelia Bern, said.

He smirked. Don't be absurd. May I ask what evidence you have to make such an accusation?

Drummond said, We're not making any accusations. I'mquestioning everybody who knew Miss Dugan. She was killed by someone she knew, someone she trusted, and someone who was very angry at her.

How can you be so sure?

The manner of death.

Are you sure her killer is a male?

Odds are it's the father of her baby.

Well, detectives, I've taken a vow of celibacy.

Priests have been known to violate it.

Well, sir, I assure you that I have not.

And I have to take your word on that?

Yes, you do. Now, if you'll excuse me, there are people in need of my comfort. Is there anything else?

You didn't answer my question. Where were you Wednesday evening?

...brilliant and compelling This novel has it all: historical interest, social and political conflict, drama, romance...with the ever present specter of Edgar Allen Poe applauding in the shadows.--Preston Holtry, author of the Morgan Westphal mysteries and the Arrius Trilogy

... riveting dialogue ...meticulous research brings authenticity... The Katie Dugan Case a must read ...--Carmen Baca, author of El Hermano

... puts you right in the middle of a murder investigation of a young woman, a hush-hush pregnancy, and adds enough twists and turns to keep you reading well into the night.--Susan Kotch, author of High Flier and Casey of Cranberry Cove

Detective Drummond shines as an elegant, no-nonsense gumshoe from the gilded age in The Katie Dugan Case. A case full of murder, intrigue, scandal, and political machinations, it will keep you on the edge of your seat.--Kellie Butler, Author of The Laurelhurst Chronicles series