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Death in a Gilded Frame - by Cecelia Tichi (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Newport Summer 1899-yachts, balls, and famed artists eager to paint portraits of Society's "Queens.
- Author(s): Cecelia Tichi
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
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Book Synopsis
Newport Summer 1899-yachts, balls, and famed artists eager to paint portraits of Society's "Queens."
Western silver heiress Val Mackle DeVere (Mrs. Roderick W.) agrees to "sit" for a portrait for her beloved Roddy, only to stumble on a scene of bloody, grisly homicide at an art gallery.
Like a figure from Pompeii, the dead Newport gallery manager screams in silence, his hands like claws clutching at a gilt frame pulled down over his head and shoulders while blood darkens his cream-colored suit.
Impulsive, Val reaches for the murder weapon and will find herself suspected, shamed, and shunned as she seeks the killer while learning yet again a lesson taught by Cornelius Vanderbilt IV: "No city on earth is as hostile to outsiders as Newport."
Review Quotes
"The result is a hard-hitting, deeply involving story that is deliciously woven with elements of truth and real history. Death in a Gilded Frame is a highly recommended pick for a wide audience seeking many surprises, artistic insights, and historical flavors in their reading choices." - Midwest Book Reviews
"This historical mystery offers a vibrant journey into America's Gilded Age, blending a suspenseful plot with a vivid portrayal of societal norms and extravagances. Death in a Gilded Frame by Cecelia Tichi stands as a compelling read for those drawn to historical settings and intricate plots, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the complexities of high society and the intrigue of an unsolved crime." - Literary Titan
"Death in a Gilded Frame is a joyous journey back to a very different time, and the author's clear fascination and love of this "gilded age" shines through on every page. Author Cecelia Tichi has created a wonderful character in Val and also in her husband Roddy who was prepared to buck tradition and expectations to marry a silver miner's daughter from Colorado. The mystery of "whodunnit" is concealed well and the plotting is meticulous. If you are a fan of murder mysteries and historical fiction of the period, you will find this story extremely satisfying. With the twentieth century about to begin and Val being a strident fighter for women's rights, I thoroughly enjoyed this read and highly recommend it." - Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite