The Unfortunate Victim

At midnight on December 28,1864, in the Australian gold-mining town of Daylesford, young newly-wed Maggie Stuart lies dead in her own blood.

Rumor and xenophobia drive speculation over the identity of her killer. When a suspect is apprehended, police incompetence and negligence distorts the wheels of justice.

In this climate of prejudice, Detective Otto Berliner sets matters right.