“Lies and Deception” launch with Laraine Stephens

Join us at Beaumaris Library to celebrate the launch of Laraine Stephens' latest Reggie da Costa mystery, "Lies and Deception".

With an Arts degree from the University of Melbourne, a Diploma of Education and a Graduate Diploma in Librarianship, Laraine worked in secondary schools as a Head of Library. On retirement, Laraine turned her hand to the craft of crime writing. She has a six-book contract with Level Best Books (USA) and we are thrilled to be hosting the launch of the fourth Reggie da Costa novel.

Lies + Deception = Murder

Melbourne 1925. Jasper Fitzalan Howard is found stabbed to death in his room at the exclusive Hotel Windsor. In a bizarre twist, he is clutching a tarot card, the Ten of Swords, in his hand. Initially, the police identify him as a wealthy investor and a cousin of the Duke of Norfolk, but Reggie da Costa, The Argus’s celebrated crime reporter, uncovers a web of lies and deception surrounding Howard’s carefully constructed façade. And, as the truth emerges, that Howard is a confidence man, swindling wealthy businessmen whilst blackmailing their wives, Reggie embarks on a hunt for his killer.

Copies of Laraine's book will be available to purchase on the night.