Sunday, November 12, 2017

Death at the Emerald: A Lady Frances Ffolkes Mystery by R. J. Koreto Giveaway & Review

Death at the Emerald: A Lady Frances Ffolkes Mystery
by R. J. Koreto

The writing style was well done and easy to read. The author did a good job of drawing you in on the first page.
~A. Holland Reads
Death at the Emerald: A Frances Ffolkes Mystery
Historical Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Crooked Lane Books (November 7, 2017)
Hardcover: 272 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1683313373
EBook ASIN: B06XWF3K5Z
One-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.
As 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.
The stage is set for murder and Frances and Mallow are determined to unravel the decades-old conspiracy in Death at the Emerald, R. J. Koreto’s third installment in the captivating Lady Frances Ffolkes mysteries.
About The Author
R.J. Koreto is the author of the Lady Frances Ffolkes mystery series, set in Edwardian England, and the Alice Roosevelt mystery series, set in turn-of-the-century New York. His short stories have been published in Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine.
In his day job, he works as a business and financial journalist. Over the years, he’s been a magazine writer and editor, website manager, PR consultant, book author, and seaman in the U.S. Merchant Marine. Like his heroine, Lady Frances Ffolkes, he’s a graduate of Vassar College.
With his wife and daughters, he divides his time between Rockland County, N.Y., and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.
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My Review:
This is a great mystery. I enjoyed the sleuthing, and finding the clues along with her. This novel was especially good because of how Lady Frances gets her clues. She uses her situation to gain knowledge. Which is needed because someone else dies. Some one wants to keep the past hidden, and will stop at nothing to make sure that happens. As I was reading I hoped that she would solve the mystery in time. I liked the theater setting and it was interesting to read how theaters were different back then. I was kept entertained throughout the book, and enjoyed the ending. Mallow made a great Sidekick! I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy, all opinions are my own. 




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3 comments:

  1. Richard KoretoNovember 13, 2017 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks for the thoughtful review of "Death at the Emerald."

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  2. DollycasNovember 13, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    Nice review, thank you for being part of this tour!

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  3. diannekcNovember 13, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    Enjoyed the description of the book. Sounds like a great read.

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