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An Anita Servi Mystery.
FATAL ENCOUNTER
Manhattan social worker Anita Servi never had any reason to suspect her husband of cheating. The police, however, have no problem accusing cabinetmaker Benno Servi of murder when the couple's baby-sitter, Ellen, is found stabbed to death with one of Benno's screwdrivers.
Anita tries to cope with myriad emotions as well as growing doubts about how well she knew her husband. Torn between believing in Benno and the circumstantial evidence stacked against him, she's determined to get to the truth. As she delves into Ellen's life, she uncovers a cast of possible suspects, including an ex-boyfriend and an enigmatic married boss -- and all the proof she needs to clear her husband, if a killer doesn't silence her first.
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". . . a welcome return . . ." (Washington Post Book World)
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"Marcuse is strong on character and setting . . ." (Library Journal)
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". . . a bang-up cozy with vivid police-procedural elements . . ." (Booklist)
Synopsis
Never suspecting her husband, Benno, of cheating, Manhattan social worker Anita Servi is shocked when the police accuse Benno of murder after the couple's baby-sitter is found stabbed with one of Benno's screwdrivers. Torn between believing Benno and the circumstantial evidence against him, Anita is determined to find the truth.