{"product_id":"opulence-and-ashes-isbn-9781639105304","title":"Opulence and Ashes","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe rich are getting richer—and stone-cold dead—in the next installment in Kate Belli’s thrilling Gilded Gotham Mystery series, for fans of Rhys Bowen and Deanna Raybourn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring, 1890\u003c\/b\u003e. The long New York winter is over, the buds are blossoming, and romance is in the air. But not all’s right in Gilded-Age Manhattan. Genevieve, a society journalist, and her fiancé, Daniel, are working with photographer Dagmar Hansen on an investigation into the House of Refuge, a children’s workhouse, inspired by Daniel’s near incarceration when he was young. Genevieve is also working on her own piece for the \u003ci\u003eGlobe \u003c\/i\u003eabout the Sunflower Mission House, which burned down in a suspicious fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a blaze consumes Dagmar’s studio—and Genevieve barely escapes with her life in another—Daniel urges her to stop her investigation. But Genevieve is determined to finish the story, and her leads take her deep into the heart of the Bowery. When Genevieve suddenly goes missing, Daniel searches the city in a desperate effort to find her. When their new Fifth Avenue home is also set ablaze, Daniel fears the worst.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomeone has their sights on Genevieve—and if she can’t escape, she could be the next to go up in flames.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eOpulence and Ashes\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[A] dramatic climax . . . Series fans will enjoy.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“[The] mysteries are greatly enhanced by social commentary and the unsettling feeling that the battle continues.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An extremely accomplished author of historical fiction, Belli masters pacing, characterization, setting, and plot . . . Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“An expertly crafted and thoroughly fun read that will hold a special interest for cozy mystery fans and fans of historical crime fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Gilded Gotham Mysteries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Belli's captivating debut is a delicious blend of mystery, romance and historical intrigue. The evocative, Gilded-Age setting and richly-drawn characters make this the kind of book you sink into and don't want to leave.”\u003cbr\u003e—Elizabeth Blackwell, author of RED MISTRESS and ON A COLD DARK SEA\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Complex conspiracy, exciting action, and the allure of a contradictory romance make this debut novel a page-turner.”\u003cbr\u003e—Rosemary Simpson, author of the Gilded Age mysteries\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“From Fifth Avenue mansions to back alley pubs, a gutsy female reporter and a rags-to-riches millionaire take on societal intrigue and political double-dealing in this entertaining and romantic tale of Gilded Age New York.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] riveting, carefully researched, [and] well-plotted mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This first in a promising series drops readers right into the dirty, cutthroat streets of a bygone Gotham, introduces a couple whose fortunes they’ll wish to follow, and makes a great recommendation for fans of Mariah Fredericks.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Strong characters bolster an excellent mystery brimming with danger, romance, and historical tidbits.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Belli evocatively portrays Gilded Age New York.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical mysteries.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSeattle Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“[A] well-researched, intriguing historical mystery depicting culture and social class in Gilded-Age Gotham.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Keeps you on the edge of your seat with a lush writing style that sends you back to the 1800s.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 5-star review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A vivid picture of Gilded Age New York.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Belli \u003c\/b\u003elives in the mid-Atlantic region with her husband and son. 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