A Conundrum is the first in a trilogy about a family who can trace their line back to the 17th century. They are scattered throughout the world, but now, in the 21st century, have homogenized their financial dealings.They are like a combination of the European monarchy and the Sicilian mafia. They kept the bloodlines pure and encouraged hubris in all, particularly the males. Now there is a problem--an unsanctioned murder in Australia.