This book takes a deep dive into the case of Elizabeth Haysom. Elizabeth's father was a steel executive, and her mother was Nancy (Astor) Haysom, an artist. She attended boarding schools overseas, but returned to Virginia for college. While attending college, she met Jens Soring, the son of a German diplomat. Her parents bodies were discovered in their Virginia home, nearly decapitated. As it turns out, Elizabeth had rented a car and drove to Washington D.C. with Jens to establish an alibi, even though they were not initially suspected in the murders. I do not want to give away any details on their motives or how they were discovered, but it was a wild case. 

Ken Englade is one of the more enjoyable true crime writers that I frequently read. He always manages to tell the facts of cases in a way that is interesting and not just a recitation of facts. Readers really learn a lot about the people involved in the cases, and their backstories. His books are also written in a tasteful manner, and do not sensationalize crimes, merely convey the facts of the case and the personal histories of those involved. I enjoyed this book. If you are interested in this book, it is currently available to listen for free on Audible Plus if you have the subscription. I will say that this book concludes some time ago, so you should really do a quick Google search for updates on Elizabeth and Jens. I always recommend doing a Google search for updates on any true crime books you read, because appeals, parole, deaths, etc. can always occur in the meantime. If you are going to learn about a case, you should want to know the most current details as well.