An intrepid 1930s Manhattan socialite uncovers deadly secrets during an assignment to the Hamptons in this riveting historical cozy mystery for readers of Victoria Thompson, Anne Perry, and Rhys Bowen. Westhampton, 1938. To the dismay of her well-to-do family, Elizabeth "Biz" Adams is quickly establishing herself as a seasoned photographer over at the Daily Trumpet. Growing more confident in her decision to pursue a career, Elizabeth is thrilled when she and her reporter sidekick, Ralph Kaminsky, are sent to Long Island to cover the story of a young maid found dead in one of the glamourous summer homes in the devastating aftermath of the Great New England Hurricane—also known as the Long Island Express. At first it's assumed that the young woman was caught in the terrible storm, but when a suspicious wound is found on the side of her head, the police suspect murder. The maid's death becomes even more tragic when it's discovered she was... Views: 485
With her overlong stay at Two Witches Winery extended yet again, screenwriter Norrie Ellington wants nothing more than to lay low and avoid murder investigations at all costs. Then two neighborhood boys show up at the winery saying they've discovered what looks like a dead body in a nearby woods, and Norrie's curiosity gets the better of her. When the body turns out to be a local labor manager and the sheriff suspects a neighboring winery of foul play, Norrie turns sleuth once again.Following the few clues found at the scene, Norrie soon learns that the victim had been charging exorbitant amounts for the seasonal workers he supplied to the vineyards, meaning any of the owners could have wanted him out of the way. And when another dead body is found, Norrie's dizzying list of suspects threatens to overwhelm her. But with the stakes higher than ever, her biggest fear may be that if the local sheriff doesn't kill her for meddling, there's a murderer on the loose who surely... Views: 473
A missing trophy... murder... another mystery to solve...With Valentine's day just days away and their preparations still up in the air, Jon is approached by the new Mayor of Misty Hollow with a rather unusual problem. The trophy of the annual SpringFest has been stolen from a locked room in the Town Hall. But why would anyone steal it? It has no monetary value at all. There must be more to it than first meets the eye! Stranger still, there are reports of a prowler outside a mans house. Things escalate when that same man is found dead in own home. Jon and Darcy don't know what's really going on, but it can't be all a coincidence. Will they be able to work it all out and find the true culprit before they find themselves in jeopardy? And does this have anything to do with Darcy's persistent nightmare that has been plaguing her for several months?... Views: 459
