Maxwell Alyssa - Murder At Ochre Court - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: For fans of HBO's The Gilded Age explore the dark side of the alluring world of America's 19th century elite in this gripping series of riveting mysteries In the summer of 1898, reporter Emma Cross investigates a shocking death among the bright lights of Newport's high society After a disappointing year as a society columnist for the Herald Emma has returned to the salty air glittering ocean vistas and grand stately mansions of Newport Rhode Island more determined than ever to report on hard news. But for now she's covering the social event of the season at Ochre Court a coming - out ball designed to showcase Cleo Cooper - Smith who will be on display as Cleopatra in an elaborate tableau vivant. But as the deb ascends to her place of honor the ballroom is plunged into darkness. When the lights come back on Cleo sits still on her throne electrocuted to death. Quickly establishing that the wiring was tampered with Emma now has a murder to investigate. As Emma begins to discover this crime has unseen connections to a nefarious network she puts her own life at risk to shine a light on the dark motives behind a merciless murder 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
Title: Murder At Ochre Court
Author(s): Maxwell Alyssa
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Barcode: 9781496703347
Pages: 304 Pages
Publication Date: 6/25/2019
Series: A Gilded Newport Mystery
Category: Thriller / Suspense