The in Crowd By Charlotte Vassell

On the last Saturday in August, Richmond’s elite gather under the shade of tasteful bunting, mingling over gossip and sips of Pimm's at a garden party. The scene is one of elegance and ease, but just beyond the manicured lawns, the police are pulling a body from the murky depths of the Thames. To the partygoers, it's an unfortunate accident, something to be discussed over cocktails and then forgotten.

However, when Detective Caius Beauchamp receives an unexpected tip, the drowning takes on a more sinister tone. The victim, it seems, wasn't just an unlucky swimmer—she had powerful enemies. High up in the echelons of influence, someone wanted her silenced. As Beauchamp delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, where ambition and betrayal intertwine. The case becomes more than just a tragic accident; it’s a deadly game of power where being on the wrong side can cost you your life. Now, in a world where some people are in and others desperately wish they were, Beauchamp must navigate the dangerous waters of society's elite to uncover the truth before another body floats to the surface.