The House with the Blue Door (an Amos Lee Mappin Mystery)

Set against the backdrop of a home for ex-convicts, the story unfolds as Sandra Cassells' noble efforts spiral into chaos, igniting a web of passion, jealousy, and manipulation that culminates in murder. Detective Amos Lee Mappin navigates a complex array of suspects and motives, revealing that everyone harbors secrets. As he races against time to uncover the killer, the tension mounts, raising the stakes for both the investigation and the community. Originally published in 1942, this gripping narrative explores themes of redemption and the darker sides of human nature.