Murder at Kingscote

Step into the thrilling world of 1899 Newport, Rhode Island, with 'Murder at Kingscote,' a captivating historical mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow journalist Emma Cross, the daring editor-in-chief of the Newport Messenger, as she navigates the glamour of the first ever automobile parade that quickly spirals into chaos. This unique tale weaves together elements of suspense and intrigue, showcasing how the latest innovation in transportation turns deadly. The excitement of the Newport elite is abruptly halted when a drunken young man, Philip King, crashes his motorcar, leading to the near-fatal accident of the family's butler. With a complex web of secrets and betrayal lurking beneath the surface, Emma soon finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation that reveals shocking truths about the town's prominent families. Explore the rich history of Newport and the dark underbelly of luxury and power as Emma pursues leads that connect an insane asylum inmate, a hidden heir, and the brutal world of Providence's boxing rings. 'Murder at Kingscote' is a must-read for fans of classic whodunits and historical fiction, offering a perfect blend of intrigue and character-driven storytelling. This trade paperback edition features 320 pages of gripping narrative, published by Random House US in 2021. Don’t miss your chance to experience the suspenseful journey through Newport’s streets—get your copy today and unravel the mystery that haunts Kingscote.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781496720764
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 320


Description:
In late nineteenth-century Newport, Rhode Island, journalist Emma Cross discovers the newest form of transportation has become the newest type of murder weapon...

On a clear July day in 1899, the salty ocean breeze along Bellevue Avenue carries new smells of gasoline and exhaust as Emma, now editor-in-chief of the Newport Messenger, covers Newport's first-ever automobile parade. But the festive atmosphere soon turns to shock as young Philip King drunkenly swerves his motorcar into a wooden figure of a nanny pushing a pram on the obstacle course.

That evening, at a dinner party hosted by Ella King at her magnificent Gothic-inspired "cottage," Kingscote, Emma and her beau Derrick Andrews are enjoying the food and the company when Ella's son staggers in, obviously still inebriated. But the disruption is nothing compared to the urgent shouts of the coachman. Rushing out, they find the family's butler pinned against a tree beneath the front wheels of Philip's motorcar, close to death.

When Emma later receives a message informing her that the butler bullied his staff and took advantage of young maids, she steers the police toward a murder investigation. While Emma investigates the connections between a competing heir for the King fortune, a mysterious child, an inmate of an insane asylum, and the brutal boxing rings of Providence, a killer remains at large--with unfinished business to attend to...


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