Face Down beneath the Eleanor Cross (Lady Appleton Series #4) »

Susanna, Lady Appleton, has been mourning the supposed death of her husband Robert. Yet a coded message instructs Susanna to meet him in a London alehouse. When he does not appear, and a disguised Robert turns up dead beneath the Eleanor Cross, Lady Appleton is accused of the crime—and will hang unless she finds the true killer.

Mystery Review - Carolyn Thompson

Face Down Beneath the Eleanor Cross is a fast-paced and interesting evocation of the period. Emerson maintains the suspense right to the end. Like most mysteries, it is plot-driven but for the most part, the story provides a pleasant way to spend a few hours.