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Discover 'A Fatal Finale,' the thrilling debut historical mystery novel by Kathleen Marple Kalb set in the vibrant world of Gilded Age New York. This captivating tale follows Ella Shane, a groundbreaking Irish-Jewish opera singer who defies conventions by performing in male 'trouser roles.' Transport yourself to Manhattan in 1899, where the streets buzz with artistic talent and intrigue.
As Ella's career flourishes, tragedy strikes when a fellow soprano meets an untimely death during a performance. What seems to be an unfortunate accident takes a sinister twist. An enigmatic English duke arrives in Greenwich Village, convinced that murder is afoot, enlisting Ella’s help to uncover the truth behind the curtain.
Equipped with her passion for theater and a keen instinct for sleuthing, Ella is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding her co-star's fatal finale before it’s too late. Can she expose the killer hidden among the glitz and glamour of the opera scene?
Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, mystery books, and thrilling narratives, 'A Fatal Finale' promises a riveting reading experience. With 304 pages of suspense and drama, this trade paperback will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get your copy today and dive into a tale of ambition, deception, and romance against the backdrop of a dazzling era.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781496727268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 304
Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping on all orders from Smartfox NZ, ensuring your new favorite historical mystery arrives at your door in no time!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781496727268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 304
Description:
Kathleen Marple Kalb debuts with the first book in a new historical mystery series set in Gilded Age New York and following the adventures of swashbuckling opera singer Ella Shane, an Irish-Jewish Lower East Side orphan who finds fame and fortune singing male "trouser roles."
On the cusp of the twentieth century, Manhattan is a lively metropolis buzzing with talent. But after a young soprano meets an untimely end on stage, can one go-getting leading lady hit the right notes in a case of murder?
New York City, 1899. When it comes to show business, Gilded Age opera singer Ella Shane wears the pants. The unconventional diva breaks the mold by assuming "trouser roles"-male characters played by women-and captivating audiences far and wide with her travelling theatre company. But Ella's flair for the dramatic takes a terrifying turn when an overacting Juliet to her Romeo drinks real poison during the final act of Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi.
Weeks after the woman's death is ruled a tragic accident, a mysterious English duke arrives in Greenwich Village on a mission. He's certain someone is getting away with murder, and the refined aristocrat won't travel back across the Atlantic until Ella helps him expose the truth.
As Ella finds herself caught between her craft and a growing infatuation with her dashing new acquaintance, she's determined to
decode the dark secrets surrounding her co-star's fatale finale-before the lights go dark and the culprit appears for an encore...
As Ella's career flourishes, tragedy strikes when a fellow soprano meets an untimely death during a performance. What seems to be an unfortunate accident takes a sinister twist. An enigmatic English duke arrives in Greenwich Village, convinced that murder is afoot, enlisting Ella’s help to uncover the truth behind the curtain.
Equipped with her passion for theater and a keen instinct for sleuthing, Ella is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding her co-star's fatal finale before it’s too late. Can she expose the killer hidden among the glitz and glamour of the opera scene?
Perfect for lovers of historical fiction, mystery books, and thrilling narratives, 'A Fatal Finale' promises a riveting reading experience. With 304 pages of suspense and drama, this trade paperback will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get your copy today and dive into a tale of ambition, deception, and romance against the backdrop of a dazzling era.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781496727268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 304
Delivery information: Enjoy fast shipping on all orders from Smartfox NZ, ensuring your new favorite historical mystery arrives at your door in no time!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781496727268
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 304
Description:
Kathleen Marple Kalb debuts with the first book in a new historical mystery series set in Gilded Age New York and following the adventures of swashbuckling opera singer Ella Shane, an Irish-Jewish Lower East Side orphan who finds fame and fortune singing male "trouser roles."
On the cusp of the twentieth century, Manhattan is a lively metropolis buzzing with talent. But after a young soprano meets an untimely end on stage, can one go-getting leading lady hit the right notes in a case of murder?
New York City, 1899. When it comes to show business, Gilded Age opera singer Ella Shane wears the pants. The unconventional diva breaks the mold by assuming "trouser roles"-male characters played by women-and captivating audiences far and wide with her travelling theatre company. But Ella's flair for the dramatic takes a terrifying turn when an overacting Juliet to her Romeo drinks real poison during the final act of Bellini's I Capuleti e i Montecchi.
Weeks after the woman's death is ruled a tragic accident, a mysterious English duke arrives in Greenwich Village on a mission. He's certain someone is getting away with murder, and the refined aristocrat won't travel back across the Atlantic until Ella helps him expose the truth.
As Ella finds herself caught between her craft and a growing infatuation with her dashing new acquaintance, she's determined to
decode the dark secrets surrounding her co-star's fatale finale-before the lights go dark and the culprit appears for an encore...