The Seven Conundrums
In the desperate world of early twentieth-century entertainment, three struggling performers find themselves at rock bottom until a mysterious benefactor appears. Maurice Lister, Leonard Cotton, and Rose Mindel face dwindling prospects and fading dreams until Richard Thomson offers them salvation, but his generosity comes with strings attached, and secrets that threaten to unravel everything. As the performers navigate their enigmatic patron's web of influence, they discover that Thomson's motives are far from charitable. The seven conundrums of the title each present a puzzle: of identity, of loyalty, of survival in a world where nothing is as it seems. Oppenheim, master of early twentieth-century intrigue, weaves a tale of shadows among the bright lights and empty pockets of the entertainment industry. The novel captures a world where performers must decide how much of themselves they're willing to trade for a chance at redemption.
