{"product_id":"death-at-the-emerald-isbn-9781683313373","title":"Death at the Emerald","description":"\u003cb\u003eAmateur sleuth Lady Frances Ffolkes investigates an actress’ mysterious vanishing—only to uncover a pandora’s box of secrets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOne-named stunning actress Helen mysteriously vanished 30 years ago. An elderly family friend is unable to bear not knowing any longer and commissions Lady Frances Ffolkes to track her down. Taking on the role of Lady Sherlock, with her loyal maid Mallow drafted as her Watson, Frances finds herself immersed in the glamorous world of Edwardian theater and London’s latest craze—motion pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Frances and Mallow make their way through the theaters, they meet colorful figures such as George Bernard Shaw and King Edward II. Tracking the theaters seems like a dead end. That is until one of Helen’s old suitors is suddenly murdered. With the stakes raised, Frances and Mallow work quickly to uncover a box of subtle clues to Helen’s whereabouts. But someone unexpected wants that box just as badly and is willing to kill to keep it shut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe stage is set for murder and Frances and Mallow are determined to unravel the decades-old conspiracy in \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Emerald\u003c\/i\u003e, R. J. Koreto’s third installment in the captivating Lady Frances Ffolkes mysteries.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDeath at the Emerald\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An intriguing series.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eDeadly Pleasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eEngaging\u003c\/b\u003e...A good bet for fans of Rhys Bowen and Kate Saunders and \u003cb\u003efor lovers of \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eBeautifully appointed\u003c\/b\u003e and written with measured authority...A reprinting of an \u003cb\u003eauthentic novel\u003c\/b\u003e from the early 20th century.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Flawless historical detail and character mannerisms...A delight.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“R. J. Koreto does not disappoint in the third novel in this series, and we look forward to many more adventures with Lady Frances and Miss Mallow.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eManhattan Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDeath Among Rubies\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Appealing...Koreto nicely blends international intrigue and affairs of the heart.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Koreto’s second case for his title heroine is devilishly clever and written with unmistakable verve.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Koreto skillfully contrasts the feminist milieu of 1907 England with the establishment class structure. Lady Frances and Mallow are an effective pairing.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The character dialogue is fantastic. The female leads are simply wonderful...I can tell the writer loves this time period, as he handles the era’s mannerisms and conventions masterfully. All in all, this is a delightful read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A charming Edwardian mystery with a delightfully unconventional heroine...Fans of Rhys Bowen, Charles Todd and Jacqueline Winspear are sure to enjoy.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A very enjoyable series...Koreto has definitely made a mark in the writing world: He is a superb writer of the beloved upstairs\/downstairs mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I loved every minute...With a memorable heroine, rich atmosphere, and intriguing mystery, Koreto has created a book that will engage and entertain readers. I eagerly await book 2. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e, Editor’s Choice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Is Lady Frances Ffolkes going to be the next hot new thing? I certainly hope so...Here’s to a new cozy heroine to add to your must-read list...May she and her creator march to success.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookReporter\u003c\/i\u003eLike his heroine, Frances Ffolkes, \u003cb\u003eR. J. Koreto\u003c\/b\u003e is a graduate of Vassar College. He has spent most of his career as a financial journalist. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America, and his work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eEllery Queen’s Mystery Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York, NY. This is his third Lady Frances historical mystery following \u003ci\u003eDeath Among Rubies\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301327130853,"sku":"NP9781683313373","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683313373.jpg?v=1767724884","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/death-at-the-emerald-isbn-9781683313373","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}