Veil of Doubt

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Set in Reconstruction-era Virginia, the novel follows defense attorney Powell Harrison as he navigates a complex murder case involving Emily Lloyd, a widow accused of poisoning her young daughter amid a backdrop of previous family tragedies. As the town's suspicion mounts, Harrison uncovers unsettling truths about the Lloyd family's past and the community's prejudices. Blending true crime with legal and medical intrigue, the story explores themes of justice and societal bias, enriched by meticulous historical research and vivid period detail.