Scandal in Babylon
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Joffe Books
Published:27th Jan '22
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Introducing young British widow Emma Blackstone: assistant to wildly popular movie star Kitty Flint . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth, in the first of a brand-new 1920s historical mystery series set in Hollywood's glamorous, hedonistic silent movie industry.
1924. After six months in Hollywood, Emma Blackstone has come to love her new employer, movie-star Kitty Flint. So when Kitty's accused of murder, Emma's certain she's been framed. But who by? And why? From spiteful rivals to jealous boyfriends, the suspects are numerous - and as Emma investigates, it's soon clear Kitty's hiding something .
When a death on a movie set appears oddly staged, young widow and assistant to the stars Emma Blackstone turns amateur sleuth in this glamorous historical mystery set in 1920s Hollywood.
"This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans" Publishers Weekly Starred Review
LA, 1924. Emma Blackstone finds herself at the glittering heart of Hollywood's hedonistic silent film industry working as an assistant to her glamorous movie star sister-in-law, Kitty Flint.
When Rex Festraw-Kitty's first husband-turns up dead in her dressing room with a threatening letter from Kitty in his pocket, Emma is certain her flighty, kind-hearted sister-in-law has been framed.
But by who? And why? From spiteful rivals to jealous ex-boyfriends, the suspects are endless.
As Emma investigates, she begins to untangle a deadly plot-and there's something Kitty's not telling her . . .
The gripping Silver Screen historical mysteries series from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly brings the sights and sounds of golden-age Hollywood to life. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Carola Dunn.
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Read the full Silver Screen historical mystery series:
Scandal in Babylon
One Extra Corpse
Saving Susy Sweetchild
Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous . . . A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
Emma . . . feels fresh: not merely another flapper-era amateur sleuth, but rather a vibrant, intelligent woman with whom readers will enjoy spending time * BOOKLIST *
This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review *
Outstanding ... Hambly's masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of House of the Patriarch *
A fine entry in impressive series * Booklist on House of the Patriarch *
A must-read * Booklist Starred Review of Lady of Perdition *
Riveting * Kirkus Reviews on Lady of Perdition *
Hambly's exceptional knowledge of history and her deft touch at imbuing emotion into her characters ... will make this another fan favorite * Booklist on Prisoner of Midnight *
ISBN: 9781448308309
Dimensions: 222mm x 144mm x 27mm
Weight: 455g
336 pages
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