Although everything they’d learned so far appeared to be pushing toward Preston’s theory of Blackmar as the true author, Effy just couldn’t force herself to accept it.
Yeah, because obviously he wasn't. They're supposed to be smart but the clues went right over their heads. They won’t even go talk to the widow who could tell them everything.
Maybe they'll find a clue in a painting of the family or find her old bedroom while poking around.
