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Murder at Ochre Court by A Maxwell 2018 Hardcover Mystery Historical Fiction Novel

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ISBN-10: 1496703367 Genre: Fiction brand: Kensington Publishing Corporation Dewey Decimal: 813/.6 Format: Hardcover Item Width: 5.9 in Publication Year: 2018 Item Height: 1 in LCCN: 2018-932843 Series Volume Number: 6 Number of Pages: 304 Pages Language: English Dewey Edition: 23 Author: A. Maxwell Item Length: 8.5 in Book Title: Murder at Ochre Court Synopsis: 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 and staying with her more well-heeled Vanderbilt relatives in New York City, 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 literally on display, fittingly as Cleopatra, in an elaborate tableau vivant . Recently installed modern electricity will allow Miss Cooper-Smith to truly shine. 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. And the array of eligible suspects could fill another ballroom--from a shady New York real estate developer to a neglected sister and the mother of a spurned suitor. 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., After a disappointing year as a society columnist for the Herald and staying with her more well-heeled Vanderbilt relatives in New York City, 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 literally on display, fittingly as Cleopatra, in an elaborate tableau vivant . Recently installed modern electricity will allow Miss Cooper-Smith to truly shine. 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. And the array of eligible suspects could fill another ballroom-from a shady New York real estate developer to a neglected sister and the mother of a spurned suitor. 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. Item Weight: 13.8 Oz ISBN-13: 9781496703361 Intended Audience: Trade Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation LC Classification Number: PS3613.A8983 Book Series: A Gilded Newport Mystery Ser. gtin13: 9781496703361 Topic: Mystery & Detective / Historical, Contemporary Women, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth

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  1. Absolutely loved this gripping historical mystery! The setting is richly detailed, pulling you straight into Gilded Age Newport. Maxwell’s sharp writing keeps twists coming—couldn’t put it down. Perfect blend of suspense and elegance—highly recommend!

    Brian Arnold

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