The Melancholy Countess (Short Story)

A master of mystery and suspense, Frank Tallis brings back Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt and Dr. Max Liebermann in an eBook short story exclusivea new, riveting turn-of-the-century tale in the captivating historical series (The New York Times Book Review) that is beloved around the world. Haunted by the sudden death of her grown son, Countess Zigana Nadazdy-Hauke is as unhappy as she is elegant. But is she miserable enough to drown herself in the bath? Thats the conventional wisdom in Vienna. But Rheinhardt and Liebermann have another idea after meeting the poor souls much younger widower: Oktav Hauke is handsome and dashing, but also callous to the point of pathology, admittedly abusive, in debt up to his ears, and a serial surviving spouse: Hes lost two other rich older wives to premature deaths. Now hes the obvious suspect. But can this solution be too simple, as well? After the shocking ending, catch a preview of Frank Tallis thrilling new novel in the series, Death and the Maiden!