The second book in the series was even better than the first one, which I didn't know could happen. Will continue to read this series.

Part of a series which I did not know about, this book was a good stand alone one which did not detract from its story or the series.

Set at the very end of 1915 and going into January of 1916 it depicts an era of change in America like it was all around the world especially for women. We have Kitty Weeks employed as a journalist, but in her father's eyes it is more or less a hobby. He wanted her to do this job without pay as she did not need the money at all and for Kitty it was more about asserting herself as an independent woman more than anything else. There was no vote for women as yet, the suffrage movement was just picking up and the position of women in public life was almost nil.

Kitty's assignment is Westfield Hall a prestigious school for girls, forward thinking for their times and supportive of girls higher education. A student found frozen to death supposedly whilst sleep walking makes an enquiry necessary but Kitty is not sure that all is what it seems. There seems to be a cover up from several people including most strangely the girl's parents themselves. That Elspeth was herself of a scientific bent of mind and was trying to disprove a theory re batteries involving the Navy Yard and the new ships being built were all pointers to Kitty that a conspiracy was afoot. Big names are involved with lucrative contracts involved and Kitty puts her investigative journalistic skills to play to uncover what actually happened. A second death under very mysterious circumstances adds to the intensity of the story.

Apart from the actual mystery, the story highlighted American politics in the White House of the time. President Wilson was in the White House and he did not seem progressive at all! there were strong women lobbying for women's rights but they would have a long way to go before they were successful. These stories added much interest to the book.

Goodreads and Amazon review up on 5/5/2017. Review on my blog end July 2017.

I really enjoyed book 2 in the Kitty Weeks series, perhaps even more than the first one. She seems more human and 'connectable' (not sure if that is even a word:D). The author does a great job with setting the scene for us, which is pre-WWI New York. Times are much different then, and women have a much harder time breaking the mold, so to speak. You feel as if you are there and experiencing life along with Kitty. As a Lady's Page reporter, she is sent on different assignments and while on one of these meets a young lady scientist that makes quite an impression on her. To her horror, she learns of the girl's untimely, tragic demise. With her own curiosity piqued and the young girl's family asking questions, Kitty begins a little investigating. But is she playing with fire? There are multiple threads to keep your interest as well as the appearance of several famous people of the time period. This was great! I love it when I read a historical novel and feel like I've also learned something from the past. It's the best of both worlds! Highly Recommended to historical mystery readers!

**Many thanks to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for an ARC for reviewing purposes**

Capability Weeks is at it again. “Murder Between the Lines” by Radha Vatsal continues the saga of Kitty Weeks, intrepid reporter for the New York Sentinel Ladies’ Page. This time Kitty is sent to gather information on the girls’ school Westfield. The school-that is Ms. Howe-Jones, prides itself on its students entering higher education in schools such as Barnard, Radcliffe and Bryn Mawr. Anything that would compromise this tradition would not be favorably received.

Elspeth Bright is a very intellectual student at this school, ready to graduate and with a highly ambitious attitude. Something that Ms. Bright says causes interest in Kitty Weeks. She anticipates meeting Elspeth sometime over the Christmas holidays. However, before that can happen, Elspeth is found frozen to death not far from her home, a supposed victim of somnambulism, or sleep-walking. Kitty, of course decides that she needs to look into all circumstances surrounding this death.

During this time, before America’s advent into WW I, many types of defense goods are being tested. There is some concern that an invention by Thomas Edison is faulty and has caused accidents and death. Does this have anything to do with Elspeth’s death? Many scenarios are contrived and investigated by Kitty. Is this the result of treason, or someone’s needing to secure Elspeth’s silence?

This is the second book by Ms. Vatsal that I have read. I enjoyed it as much as I did the first one. I received a Kindle edition of this book from NetGalley.com for my honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first Kitty Weeks Mystery, but didn't think this 2nd book in the historical mystery series quite lived up to the first one. I love Kitty, but the storyline in this one just didn't work well for me. I hope to enjoy the next one more!

A fantastic historical mystery.

"Murder Between the Lines" is a suspense set in Dec. 1915 to Jan. 1916 in New York City. This is the second book in the series. You don't need to read the previous book to understand this one, and this one didn't spoil the previous mystery.

Kitty asked questions about Elspeth's death against her father's wishes. He pointed out that it was either an accident (so why dredge things up) or something dangerous. Kitty pushed on, anyway, and more people died--accidents and suicide or a dangerous plot? By the end, she wondered if it wouldn't have been better if she had left things alone.

The author wanted Kitty to witness some significant events that happened during this period, so she used these events in the story. The author often quoted the real newspaper coverage of the event. This made sense when Kitty's only source of information was the newspaper, but it felt a little jarring when she's at the actual event or the article went on for a while (with details not necessary to the story).

There was no sex. There was a minor amount of bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable book.

The second book in the Kitty Weeks mystery series further develops Kitty as a charming, bright young woman who is challenged by the politics of her time, and spends a great deal of time examining the world around her critically as she works to form her own opinions. This book seems meticulously researched, which is commendable, though at times the provision of historical context overwhelms the storytelling. Despite this, I think this will be a series I'll continue to read.

An outstanding historical mystery set in in 1915 before the United States enter World War 1. The historical information has been researched and I learn a lot of new information about the time. Kitty Weeks aka Capability is a journalist for the New Your Sentinel 's Lady page interviews girls at a prestigious boarding school. She meets Elspeth's who is interested in science. Later Kitty reads an obituary of her death by sleepwalking and she feels something is wrong. As Kitty investigates she find herself involved in affairs of the Naval Conference checking out an invention by Tomas Edison. Kitty is sent to cover the arrival Woodard Wilson in New York and becomes involved with an attempt to reach the President. These two separate occasions are nicely brought together to form a tale. I highly recommend this book.

Disclosure: I received a free copy from Sourcebooks Landmark through NetGalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions expressed are my own.

New York City – 1915. I loved how this story transported me back in time to this tumultuous time in history. The author did an outstanding job researching the current events and the time period. I felt like I received a wonderful history lesson through the eyes of our spunky heroine Kitty, who is a young reporter trying to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of young girl. Through both her writing assignments and her investigation we learn about the beginnings of the suffrage movement, Thomas Edison's invention of the battery and begin to understand Woodrow Wilson's "preparedness plan" for a country on the verge of war. This was definitely a fun and informative read! 3.5 stars

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy.

I could definitely tell that this book was set in the early 1900's. The women wearing their gloves and not allowed to go out without an escort. Oh, the shame. The author did a great job with that, I really felt like I was back in that era. And poor Kitty when she thought she was going to be found out at a women's suffragette meeting and her father told. The girl was a working women and of age! So glad I wasn't living in those times.

I enjoyed reading this book, however, a teenage girl dies in the cold right after talking to Kitty Weeks. A smart girl full of hope and dreams. Kitty feels bad for this girl and can't believe that this happened to her and starts investigating. What she finds out is a whole different story than what she has been told. There are a lot of secrets being kept. Those secrets end up taking Kitty to the Naval Yard, to a dinner with President Wilson and to investigating a real news story instead of her usual "ladies stories"

A great mystery read that did not fail to enjoy thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark and Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this entertaining book.

Kitty Weeks as a reporter for the Sentinel was at Westfield Hall to write an article about the girls and the school. A short time later after having met Elspeth Bright a promising young scientist away from the school, Elspeth is found dead in the park near her home. Kitty feels that there was something behind the death and just can't seem to let it go. Kitty meets Mrs Belmont and is introduced to the suffrage movement. Kitty goes with Elspeth's father to see the submarine unveiling of Mr Edison's new battery to power the sub under water. The war has not reached America yet but there is lots going on in anticipation. Kitty has many adventures while looking into the death of Elspeth and writing her stores for the paper.

The year is 1915, Capability (Kitty) Weeks works as a reporter on the women's page of the New York Sentinel. She lives with her widowed father in a very comfortable apartment. Her life is a life of luxury compared to many people of the day.
One of her stories will be a report on a boarding school for the daughters of wealthy parents. While at the school, Kitty meets a girl devoted to science and a girl who desires to be a reporter. Both these girls make impressions on Kitty because of their passion and their dreams. Kitty is not too much older than these girls and she spent time in a boarding school, so it is easy to feel a connection to the girls she meets.
When one of those girls is found dead, frozen in the snow, Kitty simply must find out what happened.
This is a terrific book. The reader gets to follow Kitty as she looks into a death that appears accidental. But, when the girl's mother asks Kitty to try to help her understand what happened, she can't resist the mystery.
History is a major part of this story and what is written here, is very true to what happened.
The country is embroiled in at least two major subjects which divide the country. There is a war brewing in Europe and President Wilson may or may not be trying to lead the US into becoming a participant.
Women want to be treated as equals, they want the vote. There are many women who feel very strongly that the Constitution must be changed in order to give women the right to vote. There are a few western states which have given women the vote, but the Suffrage Movement feels that an amendment to the Constitution is what is needed for the entire nation.
Kitty is a terrific protagonist. Her personal life has its ups and downs. Her father may be considering remarrying, her editor is a woman who does not want to face the real world, and the newspaper does not allow women to enter the area where actual reporters (men) do their work.
This is a very well constructed book. I am new to the writing of Radha Vastal and this has been a wonderful surprise for me.
The characters are very well developed. Kitty's father is devoted to her but he is considering a life of his own. The other newspaper staff, the families of the boarding school girls as well as some possible anarchists all add a great deal to the texture of the story. Each secondary character is an important part the plot.
Historical events are so well recreated that the reader feels immersed in the action.
This is the second in a series. Although I have not read the first book, at no time did I feel as though I was lost.
I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

Capability "Kitty" Weeks a feature female reporter, in 1915, is assigned to write a feature about Westfield Hall boarding school. But when one of the students is found dead Kitty decides to investigate.
I unfortunately found it difficult to get really involved in the story, I just about liked it, but not a great deal. Also I am not too sure that I cared much for Kitty, she wants to be a serious reporter but seems still too reliant on a rich father rather than herself. As this is only the second in the series that may well change.

Thanks SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and netgalley for this ARC.

Kitty's proved herself and now she has the confidence to help others. I love her spirit, smarts, and bravery.

well written and researched, better still if you have a knowledge of the area, could almost happen today.

I would like to thank Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark for an advance copy of Murder Between The Lines, the second book to feature girl reporter, Capability "Kitty" Weeks.

It is late 1915 and America is gearing up for "preparedness" and at the same time the suffragette movement is gaining pace. In the middle of this Kitty is sent to Westfield Hall school to write a piece on it for The Sentinel's Ladies Page. While there she meets pupil Elspeth Bright who interests her with her scientific experiments and unconventional attitudes. A few days later Elspeth is found dead in the local park after an apparent sleep walking incident. Mrs Bright asks Kitty to investigate Elspeth's state of mind with her friends but nothing goes according to plan and she finds herself in deeper waters than she anticipated.

Murder Between The Lines is a light read. It is full of historical detail about the issues facing young women at the time which is very interesting but it is also full of dates and timings of actual historical events which are not in keeping with the tone of the novel, weigh it down and are largely superfluous.

The plot takes a bit of a scattergun approach as Kitty's attention is diverted from Elspeth's death down various related and unrelated avenues (I don't want to enumerate these as it would give away too much of the plot) but it does give a sense of a lack of tightness and the feeling that the novel might have been better as a series of connected short stories.

Kitty is, however, a delightful heroine. Not given to introspection she sails through all the political and personal upheaval with her eye on the main prize - to be a proper reporter, not just a feature writer on the Ladies Page.

Murder Between The Lines is a light read with some interesting historical detail and it is an easy way to pass a few hours.

I thoroughly enjoyed Murder Between the Lines. I had not read the first book in the series and easily picked up the story with book two. Capability “Kitty” Weeks is a highly engaging and original protagonist who struggles to exert her independence while navigating the strictures society places on wealthy young women in 1915. Radha Vatsal makes Kitty likeable and strong-willed while still allowing her to wrestle with how society views women and the erroneous views held by men (even Harvard professors) that working was harmful to upper class women who should instead be focused on having children and keeping house. In this installment, Kitty is assigned a story about Westfield Hall, an esteemed boarding school for girls. Soon after Kitty writes her story, a student from the boarding school, Elspeth Bright, is found frozen to death near her home. The death is ruled an accident and blamed on Bright’s sleepwalking. Kitty senses that there is more to Elspeth’s death and sets out to solve the mystery. Both the path to solving the mystery and the resolution are highly pleasing, and I was glad that I read this book.

Before writing Murder Between the Lines, Vatsal clearly did a ton of research. I learned so much I didn’t know including Woodrow Wilson’s second marriage, Wilson’s views on women’s suffrage, the education of women in the 1910’s, the Waldorf-Astoria’s beginnings, and Edison’s struggles to create a battery that would make submarines safer. I love that Kitty is a journalist, and the glimpses into her world as a journalist in 1915 are riveting. The historical details were my favorite part of the book.

I definitely recommend Murder Between the Lines, and I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.