A Murder in Ashwood: Scandals and Secrets in the Gilded Age
Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries - Read in Any Order!
by Robert Brighton
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Pub Date Dec 05 2023 | Archive Date Apr 11 2024
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Description
Named BookLife Reviews "Editor's Pick" - "Setting this series apart from other historical mysteries is Brighton's deft hand at capturing the dishy lives of long ago ... has the feel of a great cocktail party... a polished, rewarding page-turner ..."
"Brighton spins a tale of murder and revenge... it's hard to resist the detailed and authentic world [he] creates ... a fascinating period piece ... - Kirkus Reviews
A lush and immersive historical award-winning mystery inspired by a 'true crime of the century' that shocked the world.
New Year's Day 1902 . . . Ashwood awakens to a foul murder . . .
Buffalo, New York . . . as the remains of the great Pan-American Exposition are swept away, and the bitter memories of William McKinley's assassination begin to fade . . . the city reels again, at the sensational murder of successful businessman Edward Miller, bludgeoned to death in his cozy den, in one of the city's most fashionable enclaves: Ashwood.
But for all its glitz and glamor, Ashwood guards the dark secrets of its fashionable residents . . . including those of Edward's estranged wife Alicia, her lover Arthur Pendle, and would-be detective Sarah Payne. Soon, they will all face a hurricane of courtroom drama, public outrage, and the behind-the-scenes scheming of cold and corrupt District Attorney Terence Penrose.
Meanwhile, those caught up in the most scandalous crime of a new century have reputations to protect . . . skeletons best kept hidden away in the tidy closets of trendy Ashwood . . . and plenty of reasons to keep the motive behind Edward Miller's murder from ever seeing the light of day - a motive that only the victim and his killer knew ...
Can justice be done . . . and the truth uncovered by Sarah's fledgling Avenging Angel Detective Agency . . . before a killer strikes again?
Find out in award-winning A Murder in Ashwood . . . the second novel in the Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mysteries from Robert Brighton, acclaimed author of The Unsealing.
It's as much a 'whydunit' as a 'whodunit' in a page-turning story that leaves readers wanting more.
Contains three original interior scratchboard illustrations.
Join Robert Brighton on a journey into the real Gilded Age in an electrifying tale of scandal, love and murder.
A Note From the Publisher
A Murder in Ashwood is an Avenging Angel Detective Agency™ Mystery - read the books in any order!
Advance Praise
"...Setting this series apart from other historical mysteries is Brighton's deft hand at capturing dishy lives of long ago, as his Ashwood residents gossip, scheme, preen, and love...has the feel of a great cocktail party...a polished, rewarding page-turner..." --- BookLife Reviews Editor's Pick
"...The author is a talented storyteller, and it is hard to resist the very detailed and authentic world he creates ... Time and place are fully realized in this murder story ... a fascinating period piece." --- Kirkus Reviews
"A Murder in Ashwood is ... a captivating novel of betrayal, deception, power, conscience, crime, and love ... dynamic and thought-provoking ... a beautiful and engaging story written by a talented writer ... Five Stars ..." --- Readers' Favorite
Robert Brighton's A Murder in Ashwood is a meticulously crafted mystery notable for its well-crafted narrative. While it serves as a sequel, it functions seamlessly as a standalone novel, requiring no prior knowledge of the series. The story eschews unnecessary filler, placing a heavy emphasis on natural and engaging dialogue. Characters behave convincingly and realistically, reflecting Brighton's thorough research into the societal norms and behaviors of the chosen period. The result is a remarkable historical mystery that defies conventional expectations. --- Literary Titan - Five Stars
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798987696415 |
| PRICE | $18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 448 |
