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City Of Lies
  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780399586583
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $22.99

City Of Lies

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7 Nov 2017
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18 Oct 2018
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From the national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries comes the first Counterfeit Lady novel--the intriguing start of a historical mystery series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles.

From the national bestselling author of the Gaslight Mysteries comes the first Counterfeit Lady novel—the intriguing start of a historical mystery series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles.

Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He’s lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.
 
She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son, Gideon, is the rarest of species—an honest man in a dishonest world. Elizabeth knows she’s playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who’s biding his time, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past.
  • Published: 18 October 2018
  • ISBN: 9780399586583
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $22.99
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Praise for City Of Lies

Praise for City of Lies, the first Counterfeit Lady Mystery:

"A new, compelling and very different heroine."--New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen

"Suspenseful and delightful...A riveting historical page-turner that engaged me at every step."--National bestselling author Edith Maxwell

"Completely captivating! Clever, engaging and romantic, this unlikely heroine will have you cheering her courage--and eagerly awaiting her next adventure. Loved it."--Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan

"This is how to start a series! Thompson brings an irresistible heroine onstage, backs her up with a terrific cast of sidekicks and delivers a rattling good plot."--Catriona McPherson, author of the multi-award-winning Dandy Gilver Mysteries

Praise for City of Lies, the first Counterfeit Lady Mystery:

"A new, compelling and very different heroine."--New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen

"Suspenseful and delightful...A riveting historical page-turner that engaged me at every step."--National bestselling author Edith Maxwell

"Completely captivating! Clever, engaging and romantic, this unlikely heroine will have you cheering her courage--and eagerly awaiting her next adventure. Loved it."--Agatha, Anthony and Mary Higgins Clark Award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan

"This is how to start a series! Thompson brings an irresistible heroine onstage, backs her up with a terrific cast of sidekicks and delivers a rattling good plot."--Catriona McPherson, author of the multi-award-winning Dandy Gilver Mysteries