An exciting new series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles-from the beloved national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries.
Every woman plays a part-but some are more dangerous than others...
Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He's lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.
She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son, Gideon, is the rarest of species-an honest man in a dishonest world. Elizabeth knows she's playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who's biding his time, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past.
An exciting new series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles-from the beloved national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries.
Every woman plays a part-but some are more dangerous than others...
Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He's lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.
She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son, Gideon, is the rarest of species-an honest man in a dishonest world. Elizabeth knows she's playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who's biding his time, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past.
An exciting new series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles-from the beloved national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries.
Victoria Thompson is the Edgar and Agatha award-nominated author of the Gaslight Mysteries and twenty additional historical novels. She lives in Illinois with her family and a very spoiled little dog.
Praise for City of Lies
"A new, compelling and very different heroine."--New York Times
bestselling author Rhys Bowen "TANTALIZING."--Catherine Coulter, #1
New York Times bestselling author "With vivid character mannerisms,
heavy historical influence and just the right amount of romance,
Thompson has created an extraordinary foundation for a series."--RT
Book Review "[A] winning series launch...sprightly romance, clever
dialogue, and authentic historical details are a
plus."--Publisher's Weekly "Sure to delight fans of history and
suspense, City of Lies will have readers rooting for its
resourceful heroine."--D. E. Ireland, author of the Eliza Doolittle
and Henry Higgins Mysteries "Fast paced and intriguing."--Nancy
Herriman, author of the A Mystery of Old San Francisco series
"Suspenseful and delightful...A riveting historical page-turner
that engaged me at every step."--National bestselling author Edith
Maxwell
"I loved this heroine! Elizabeth is a woman of her time yet
timeless in spirit."--Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport
Mysteries "This is how to start a series! Thompson brings an
irresistible heroine onstage, backs her up with a terrific cast of
sidekicks and delivers a rattling good plot."--Catriona McPherson,
author of the multi-award-winning Dandy Gilver Mysteries
"Victoria Thompson SHINES...Anne Perry and Caleb Carr fans,
rejoice!"--Tamar Myers, national bestselling author "Completely
captivating! Clever, engaging and romantic, this unlikely heroine
will have you cheering her courage--and eagerly awaiting her next
adventure. Loved it."--Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark
Award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan "Victoria Thompson gives
us a fresh new series. City of Lies is the real deal...You'll love
it."--Elaine Viets, author of Fire and Ashes "Strong, smart and
savvy, this counterfeit lady is a grifter with a heart of gold, and
I look forward to her next adventure!"--Ashley Weaver, author of
the Amory Ames Mysteries
Praise for the Edgar(R) and Agatha award-nominated Gaslight
Mysteries: "WITH WRITING THIS GOOD, I would recommend not missing a
single Thompson tale."--Suspense Magazine "REWARDING reading to
fans of Rhys Bowen and Cordelia Frances Biddle."--Library Journal
"GANGS OF NEW YORK, EAT YOUR HEART OUT--this book is the real
thing."
--Mystery Scene
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