Eleanor and the South Beach Murders by Ellen Yardley is a 1950’s mystery that drops you straight into the neon glow and tension of Cold War era Miami. Beneath all the glitz, there’s a darker side…art deco streets, segregated clubs, and the lingering shadow of World War II. Kay Thompson, Eleanor Roosevelt’s sharp and resourceful assistant, heads south for UN events, and little escape from a messy breakup. She then lands in the middle of a murder tied to none other than Josephine Baker. When Baker’s assistant Rosaleen is arrested for the crime, Kay can’t resist diving into an investigation. A clever and atmospheric whodunit that’s perfect for anyone who loves historical mysteries with bold female sleuths!

Take former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, add in a murder in the dressing room of famed entertainer Josephine Baker, and set this splendid histfic mystery in 1950s South Beach, along with a stellar cover that captures it all. A winner!