Opulence and Ashes
$65.06
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
14 November 2023
Summary
Spring, 1890. The long New York winter is over, the buds are blossoming, and romance is in the air. But not all’s right in Gilded-Age Manhattan. Genevieve, a society journalist, and her fiance, Daniel, are working with photographer Dagmar Hansen on an investigation into the House of Refuge, a children’s workhouse, inspired by Daniel’s near incarceration when he was young. Genevieve is also working on her own piece for the Globe about the Sunflower Mission House, which burned down in a suspici…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781639105304 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1639105301 |
| Author: | Kate Belli |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 14 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 218mm x 146mm |
| Series: | A Gilded Gotham Mystery |
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Critics Review
Praise for Opulence and Ashes:
“[A] dramatic climax … Series fans will enjoy.”
—Publishers Weekly
“[The] mysteries are greatly enhanced by social commentary and the unsettling feeling that the battle continues.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An extremely accomplished author of historical fiction, Belli masters pacing, characterization, setting, and plot … Highly recommended.”
—Historical Novels Review
“An expertly crafted and thoroughly fun read that will hold a special interest for cozy mystery fans and fans of historical crime fiction.”
—Midwest Book Review
Praise for the Gilded Gotham Mysteries:
“Belli’s captivating debut is a delicious blend of mystery, romance and historical intrigue. The evocative, Gilded-Age setting and richly-drawn characters make this the kind of book you sink into and don’t want to leave.”
—Elizabeth Blackwell, author of RED MISTRESS and ON A COLD DARK SEA
“Complex conspiracy, exciting action, and the allure of a contradictory romance make this debut novel a page-turner.”
—Rosemary Simpson, author of the Gilded Age mysteries
“From Fifth Avenue mansions to back alley pubs, a gutsy female reporter and a rags-to-riches millionaire take on societal intrigue and political double-dealing in this entertaining and romantic tale of Gilded Age New York.”
—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries
“[A] riveting, carefully researched, [and] well-plotted mystery.”
—Library Journal, starred review
“This first in a promising series drops readers right into the dirty, cutthroat streets of a bygone Gotham, introduces a couple whose fortunes they’ll wish to follow, and makes a great recommendation for fans of Mariah Fredericks.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Strong characters bolster an excellent mystery brimming with danger, romance, and historical tidbits.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Belli evocatively portrays Gilded Age New York.”
—Publishers Weekly
“I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical mysteries.”
—Seattle Book Review
“[A] well-researched, intriguing historical mystery depicting culture and social class in Gilded-Age Gotham.”
—Library Journal
“Keeps you on the edge of your seat with a lush writing style that sends you back to the 1800s.”
—San Francisco Book Review, 5-star review
“A vivid picture of Gilded Age New York.”
—Historical Novel Society
About The Author
Kate Belli
Kate Belli lives in the mid-Atlantic region with her husband and son. When not writing, she works as a professor or a yogi, depending on the day.
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