Requiem for a Mezzo

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Set in 1923 England, the story unfolds during a Verdi performance where Daisy Dalrymple and Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher attend. Their enjoyment is shattered when Bettina Westlea, a singer, collapses on stage, poisoned with cyanide. The investigation reveals that her glass of liqueur was tampered with, but identifying the culprit proves challenging. As Daisy and Fletcher delve into the mystery, they must navigate a web of motives and secrets to uncover the truth behind the tragic event.