The In Crowd, A Novel, Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp Book 2 By Charlotte Vassell

In "The Missing," celebrated author Charlotte Vassell weaves a gripping whodunit centered on two cold cases that collide in unexpected ways. When a men’s rowing team discovers a body in the Thames, it rekindles the investigation into a long-unsolved disappearance: the chief executive of a clothing manufacturer who vanished with millions in pension funds. This shocking revelation draws Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp into a complex web of intrigue.

Simultaneously, the specter of another cold case looms large as DI Beauchamp’s night at the theater takes a grim turn with a body found nearby. This victim, Eliza Chapel, a fourteen-year-old girl who disappeared from a boarding school two decades prior, resurfaces in the investigation, raising chilling questions about her fate. As Beauchamp, alongside his team—Matt Chung and Amy Noakes—delves deeper into both mysteries, they confront not only the shadows of the past but also the political maneuvers of a duke-in-waiting, complicating their pursuit of justice.

With sharp writing and rich character development, Vassell expertly intertwines the two narratives, offering a tale that is both thrilling and poignant. As the detective races against time, readers are drawn into a labyrinth of deception, where every clue holds the potential to unravel the truth behind the missing and the motives that bind them. "The Missing" promises a captivating read for mystery enthusiasts. 📚❤️