Murder Will Speak EPUB

by Penny Richards

Part of the Lilly Long Mysteries series

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For fans of HBO's The Gilded Age, explore the dazzling world of America's 19th century elite in this lush, page-turning saga

In 1880s Chicago, Shakespearean actress turned Pinkerton detective Lilly Long must play the part of a soiled dove to find a missing friend . . .

As one of a handful of female operatives employed by legendary crime fighter Allan Pinkerton, Lilly draws on her theatrical training to go undercover in situations inaccessible to male detectivesmuch to the discomfort of her partner, Cade McShane. Their latest case takes them to the rough and rowdy bordellos that line Hell's Half Acre in Fort Worth, Texastruly the Wild West.

This time the case is deeply personal. Lilly's friend, Nora Nash, who traveled to Fort Worth as a
mail-order bride, has instead been forced into prostitution. After a desperate call for help, Nora has gone missing. To find her, Lilly must revamp herself as a vamp and expose a seamy underworld of unspeakable secrets where anything goes. But she and Cade soon discover firsthand that lives are cheap in Hell's Half Acreincluding their own . . .

Praise for Penny Richards and An Untimely Frost

';A strong heroine and the intriguing Pinkertons make this historical mystery a cozy way to spend a weekend. Lilly Long's independence and stubborn spirit will immediately endear her to many readers.'
RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)

';Penny Richards has created a fascinating heroine, a great mystery,and an exceptional play on history.'
New York Times bestselling author, Heather Graham