Summary
A historical mystery in the vein of The Alienist, in which a young woman in Gilded Age New York must use a special talent to unravel a deadly conspiracy.
Amelia Matthew has done the all-but-impossible, especially for an orphan in Gilded Age New York City. Along with her foster brother Jonas, she has parleyed her modest psychic talent into a safe and comfortable life. But safety and comfort vanish when a head injury leaves Amelia with a dramatically-expanded gift. After she pu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643136301 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1643136305 |
| Author: | Stacie Murphy |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
| Imprint: | Pegasus Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 3 February 2021 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 36mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Murphy chillingly evokes some social ills of 19th-century America, including the complete control of women by their husbands. Readers will hope Amelia returns soon.” * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *
“Murphy serves up a dark side of the Gilded Age with intrigue, historical detail, and captivating characters. This is a mystery to savor!” – Dianne Freeman, award-winning author of the Countess of Harleigh mysteries
“The 1893 world of the infamous lunatic asylum on Blackwell’s Island comes alive in frightening and horrific detail as a string of murders for profit is discovered when a young woman with a gift for contacting the dead becomes an accidental patient. She must fight for her life as well as her freedom in this engrossing mystery that reveals that all was not golden in Gilded Age New York.” – Rosemary Simpson, author of ‘Death Brings a Shadow: A Gilded Age Mystery’
“Stacie Murphy proves herself to be a masterful storyteller with A Deadly Fortune—an elegantly written, fast-paced mystery that blends the dark side of the Gilded Age, great characters and a paranormal twist. Impossible to put down.” – Julie McElwain, author of the Kendra Donovan Mystery Series
“This engrossing mystery, rich in period detail, probes the dark side of Gilded Age New York and the even darker side of life at the insane asylum on Blackwell’s Island. Plucky Amelia Matthew rises to the considerable challenges that surround her, uncovering increasingly dangerous secrets that point to the presence of a murderer in the asylum. Amelia has a special gift that both helps and complicates her search for the truth, making her a unique heroine. A Deadly Fortune builds to a satisfying conclusion that will whet the reader’s appetite for more of Amelia’s adventures!” – Clarissa Harwood * author of Impossible Saints and Bear No Malice *
Stacie Murphy
Stacie Murphy, author of the acclaimed A Deadly Fortune, grew up near Nashville, Tennessee. She began writing historical novels as a way to force herself to stay off Twitter in the evenings. She lives in Northern Virginia with her family.
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