Maiden's Prayer — Joan Fleming

Miss Maiden was no longer young when her mother died, but she was full of enthusiasm and hope. When she met the mysterious Mr. Aladdin, with his Persian origins, his charm and his flavour of the exotic East, he appeared to be the answer to a prayer. Soon he was helping her in the management of her business affairs. But odd things began to happen, culminating in a series of macabre happenings. Then the unfortunate Miss Maiden's fate was decided.