The Starlet Letter - Hardcover

Mathison, Julie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1959067907 ISBN 13: 9781959067900

Publisher: Starr Creek Press, 2023

Synopsis

"Full of engaging characters, the mystery will sweep readers along toward its dramatic, high-wire conclusion." ~ Kirkus Reviews

When a washed-up Ziegfeld Follies star goes missing, can the Van der Beeck twins crack the case without breaking their necks... or losing their hearts?

It's 1931, and the once grand, always eccentric Van der Beecks have taken in borders. Canary House, their rambling Upper West Side mansion, boasts six unconventional tenants, and life has never been more interesting until a seventh checks into the turret room - Babs Le Roy, a washed-up Ziegfeld Follies star with more than one skeleton in her cluttered closet.

It's all the twins can do to mind their own business. Nearly eighteen, they only look like angels. Vivian has a nose for trouble and Viola has her nose in a book, but between the two of them, the villain doesn't stand a chance - if only they can find one to spice things up. Then Babs goes missing, and one ransom note, two gangsters, and a few red herrings later, the twins wind up with more villains than they bargained for. Throw in a soft-boiled detective, a handsome sergeant, and a houseful of tenants graced with more whimsy than wit, and you have the makings of a mad-cap mystery that will keep you guessing till the end.

"Fans of classic mysteries will find plenty to love here, from the era and setting to the mystery itself." ~ Judge, 11th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published E-Book Awards, Honorable Mention

"Honestly, this book was a work of art... An easy five star read, and I can't wait for the rest of the Canary House Mysteries." Wendy Lynn, Goodreads

"I instantly fell in love with the authors style of writing. The humour and choice of words captivated me..." ~ Elizabeth Brown, Goodreads

"A great read for those who enjoy old-fashioned detective stories by authors such as Dorothy Sayers, but written by a contemporary author with a sense of humor." ~ Mja, Goodreads

Edition details

• Publisher: Starr Creek Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1959067907
• ISBN 13: 9781959067900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 278