Murder at Beechwood
A Gilded Newport Mystery
by Alyssa Maxwell
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Pub Date May 26 2015 | Archive Date May 31 2015
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
For Newport, Rhode Island’s high society, the summer of 1896 brings lawn parties, sailboat races…and murder.
Having turned down the proposal of Derrick Andrews, Emma Cross has no imminent plans for matrimony—let alone motherhood. But when she discovers an infant left on her doorstep, she naturally takes the child into her care. Using her influence as a cousin to the Vanderbilts and a society page reporter for the Newport Observer, Emma launches a discreet search for the baby’s mother.
One of her first stops is a lawn party at Mrs. Caroline Astor’s Beechwood estate. But an idyllic summer’s day is soon clouded by tragedy. During a sailboat race, textile magnate Virgil Monroe falls overboard. There are prompt accusations of foul play—and even Derrick Andrews falls under suspicion. Deepening the intrigue, a telltale slip of lace may link the abandoned child to the drowned man. But as Emma navigates dark undercurrents of scandalous indiscretions and violent passions, she’ll need to watch her step to ensure that no one lowers the boom on her…
Advance Praise
“Another entertaining entry in this cozy series.” – Library Journal
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780758290861 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Susan J, Reviewer
It is so enjoyable to pick up a book that has a good story and a great lead character. Sometimes the heroines of mysteries do things that make the reader question the intelligence and sanity of the character. This book has a leading lady who, while she does put herself in harm's way and is quite brave doesn't seem capricious. I liked her a lot.
It is a good story too. Set in the days of the 400, our heroine just misses the cut as she is related to the Vanderbilts and is allowed to circulate in their society but is not riche, noveau or otherwise. She is however a lady known for good works and a big heart so it is not completely surprising that a newborn baby would be placed on her doorstep.
As she tries to of uncover the identity of the parents, murders are committed and someone is going to great lengths ot keep the secrets hidden.
The fact that she is someone who is trying to fit into places that are not open to one such as she in both her career and her personal life makes her an even more intriguing heroine.
The mystery was good with just enough blind alleys and twists and turns to make things interesting. This would make a terrific vacation book.
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