Sequel to Murder in the 1920s. It is 1935, and Sally and Jack-Earl are 28 years old. Sally is having a birthday party in her honour. Sally is a writer in the local paper, and Jack-Earl is a politician. They have invited 10 guests. Mr Peter Adamson Sara McGregor Vincent Montgomery Ms Sylvester James Felicity Maxwell Rogers Mr Greyson Mrs Greyson Miss Pinkerton James is Sally's 15 year old brother. He was a baby in book 1 (he was there, just not mentioned. Ms Ryman adopted him also) Ms Ryman died a year prior to this book.