A Victorian historical mystery set in 1899 Oxford, this Isabella Hartwell Society Mystery follows a wealthy American heiress into murder, academic ambition, and hidden scandal. Invited to visit one of Oxford's women's halls, Isabella Hartwell expects intellectual conversation, polished manners, and a little condescension from men who believe education belongs to them by right. She does not expect one of those men to be found dead. When suspicion turns towards a young woman with everything to lose, Isabella cannot stand aside. Her search leads from college gardens to private libraries, and from altered records to a secret someone has already killed to protect. Oxford prides itself on truth, learning, and honour. Isabella is about to discover how many lies can be hidden beneath all three.