Eleanor Roosevelt may be the First Lady but there are other activities she is involved with outside of her White House duties. One that she really enjoys is the role of Det. Martha Broderick of the D.C. Police. It allows her to assist in investigations. In this case the investigation involves the death of a young woman who was working in the White House.

The King and Queen of England have come to visit the U.S. and are visiting the White House. Special preparations have been made for the visit. During that time, Lucinda Robinson, assistant to the First Lady’s social secretary, seems to have gone missing. Her body is finally located in one of the laundry closets. How and way and who are the questions to be answered.

The period is leading up to WWII and espionage is in the air. The First Lady is determined to find the answer to the murder and other questions that arise.

It’s an enjoyable read, set in an interesting period. People who were involved in government are part of the cast of characters, giving the reader a glimpse back in time. ( )