Murder at Kingscote
$38.38
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2021
Summary
In late nineteenth-century Newport, Rhode Island, journalist Emma Cross discovers the newest form of transportation has become the newest type of murder weapon…
On a clear July day in 1899, the salty ocean breeze along Bellevue Avenue carries new smells of gasoline and exhaust as Emma, now editor-in-chief of the Newport Messenger, covers Newport’s first-ever automobile parade. But the festive atmosphere soon turns to shock as young Philip King drunkenly swerves his motorcar into a woo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781496720764 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1496720768 |
| Author: | Alyssa Maxwell |
| Publisher: | Kensington Publishing |
| Imprint: | Kensington Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2021 |
| Weight: | 302g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 139mm |
| Series: | A Gilded Newport Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for Alyssa Maxwell and her Gilded Newport Mysteries!
MURDER AT CROSSWAYS
“Tightly plotted … Maxwell evokes the contrasts of Victorian Newport with her customary insight.”
–Publishers Weekly
“Another tricky mystery set against the backdrop of some great real-life mansions, some of which remain open to anyone who wishes to visit.”
–Kirkus Reviews
“Will appeal to those who enjoy historical mysteries with strong, ahead-of-their times female characters like Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher and Rhys Bowens’ Molly Murphy.”
–Booklist
“An intelligent, well-written mystery.”
–Suspense Magazine
MURDER AT OCHRE COURT
“Plenty of red herrings and an intimate look at the world of the wealthy and famous make for a rich broth of a mystery.”
–Kirkus Reviews
MURDER AT ROUGH POINT
“Emma is an interesting, independent career woman in this satisfying first-person account that includes well-drawn characters.”
–Booklist
MURDER AT BEECHWOOD
“Another entertaining entry in this cozy series.”
–Library Journal
MURDER AT MARBLE HOUSE
“Maxwell again deftly weaves fictional and real-life characters into her story.”
–Publishers Weekly
MURDER AT THE BREAKERS
“Sorry to see the conclusion of Downton Abbey Season 4? Well, here is a morsel to get you through a long afternoon. Brew some Earl Grey and settle down with a scone with this one.”
–Washington Independent Review of Books
About The Author
Alyssa Maxwell
Alyssa Maxwell knew from an early age that she wanted to be a novelist. Growing up in New England and traveling to Great Britain fueled a passion for history, while a love of puzzles of all kinds drew her to the mystery genre. She and her husband reside in Florida, where she loves to watch BBC productions, sip tea in the afternoons, and delve into the past.
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