A Roaring Twenties Mystery

Philadelphia, 1921. Edie Shippen has officially started her new career as a private investigator. When she runs into an old friend, the film actress Ava Sylvester, Edie is delighted at the chance to rekindle their relationship. But when Ava’s co-star and new husband, Duncan, dies suddenly, all signs point to Ava. Edie’s first official case begins in earnest, desperately trying to clear her friend’s name.

Gilbert Lawless has carved out a peaceful existence as a coroner’s assistant. The last thing he wants is to jeopardize his position by involving himself with Edie Shippen. But when the body count racks up, Gilbert finds himself drawn into Edie’s investigation on the set, where everyone seems to have something to hide.

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“Socialites and gangsters mix in this riotous mystery.”—Kirkus Reviews

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