The Aldgate Salon Mysteries; Book 1: Not who they thought In a quiet London salon, people come to be seen, but what they reveal is not always what they intend. Miss Elly Aldgate is known for her calm presence, careful hands, and her ability to listen without judgment. When a client named Hannah begins to change her appearance and hint at a life she no longer feels safe living, Elly senses that something beneath the surface is shifting. Days later, Hannah is found dead in her own apartment. As police focus on an obvious suspect, whispers in Elly's salon begin to paint a more complicated picture. Through fragments of conversation, chance encounters, and the subtle details most people overlook, Elly pieces together a story of charm, betrayal, and dangerous assumptions. But in a world where appearances are carefully managed and truths are hidden behind polite smiles, the real threat may be the one no one expects. A refined psychological mystery set in contemporary London, Not who they thought introduces a new kind of sleuth, a hairdresser whose greatest skill is simply listening.