Evidence of Uncertain Origin
Evidence of Uncertain Origin
Nikki Everts
“A fascinating backdrop for a mystery” - C.S. O’Cinneide, author of The Candace Starr Series. Montreal, 1969: Amidst the rising violence of terrorists bent on Quebec separation, a powerful dream drives sisters Kit and Sondra to investigate their grandfather’s death. What would you risk to find the truth? Press-ganged by concern for her sister’s mental health, Kit agrees to help Sondra probe the details surrounding their grandfather’s “accidental” death, despite the fact that the only evidence pointing to murder is Sondra’s recurring nightmare. Kit is certain their investigation will settle Sondra’s mind by proving that Gramps’ death was an accident. But certainty is not in the cards. Gramps’ friends are dead or deathly ill and a woman he might have fallen in love with has disappeared. Not only that many of his apparent enemies are avowed separatists. Could the political turmoil roiling in Montreal’s streets have something to do with Gramps’ death? Each new piece of evidence only muddies the waters, bringing the spectre of suicide to Kit’s mind, deepening Sondra’s conviction that Gramps was murdered, and sowing doubt about the police verdict of accidental death. Kit’s stubborn loyalty to her younger sister and to her own way of seeing the world blinds her to the dangers she is blundering into: dangers that include a handsome stranger, dangers that put both her life and relationships at risk…
