Summary: A Resolution at Midnight (A Lady Dunbridge Mystery #3) by Shelly Noble
Roasted chestnuts from vendor’s
carts, fresh cut spruce trees lining the sidewalks, extravagant gifts, opulent
dinners, carols at St Patrick’s Cathedral, a warm meal and a few minutes
shelter from the cold at one of the charitable food lines . . .
It’s Christmas in Gilded Age Manhattan.
And for the first time ever an amazing giant ball will drop
along a rod on the roof of the New York Times building to ring in the New Year. Everyone plans to
attend the event.
But the murder of a prominent newsman hits a little too close
to home. And when a young newspaper woman, a protégé of the great Jacob Riis
and old Vassar school chum of Bev’s, is the target of a similar attack, it is
clear this is not just a single act of violence but a conspiracy of malicious
proportions. Really, you’d think murderers would take a holiday.
Something absolutely must be done. And Lady Dunbridge is
happy to oblige in A Resolution at Midnight, the third book in this best selling series (from Amazon).
Book Review: A Resolution at Midnight (A Lady Dunbridge Mystery #3) by Shelly Noble
Having
discovered her talent for solving murders, Lady Philomena, Phil, Dunbridge is
hired by Mr. X. He sends her to get information from investigative journalist
Tommy Green only she is shocked to find him dead with his throat slit. Phil finds
herself in way over her head when she unravels illegal activity involving very powerful
and dangerous people.
A Resolution at Midnight is the last book in A Lady Dunbridge Mystery series by Shelly Noble, published by Forge
Books. The story is set in Gilded Age Manhattan December 1907. It is about
Lady Philomena, Phil, Amesbury as she investigates the murder of investigative
journalist Tommy Green. Phil is sent by her elusive boss Mr. X to meet with Mr.
Green in a nickelodeon to receive information about organized crime in New York
City. She finds him dead with his throat slit. Phil unravels illegal activity with
possible ties to top politicians and businessmen of NYC. She realizes she has
stumbled upon something really big and dangerous and is in way over her head
and in real personal danger.
Main character Philomena (Phil) Amesbury is the younug
Dowager Countess of Dunbridge. I feel for her, but also feel impressed by how
she starts a new life in a new country trying to work for a living and keep
very minimal staff.
Supporting
character NYPD Detective Sergeant John Atkins seems to be a caring and
compassionate character that has an interesting relationship with Phil. I find
his frustration with Phil endearing as she puts herself in danger.
What set this plot apart from others I have read was that Phil
is kept in the dark as to who she is working for and has little to no information
or directions what assignment she is on. She basically stumbles around looking
for clues to investigate which makes me curious of what she may find.
This is the first book I have read by Shelly Noble and it
worked perfectly as a standalone.
While plots may
wary, there is a similar vibe to stories I have read set in NYC, which I
thoroughly enjoy. The writing is vivid and the dialogue felt authentic. I particularly
enjoyed Martha, Marty, Rive, who tries to become a news reporter in a man’s
world.
The ending I felt was particularly well written. It kept
me completely captivated. For obvious reasons I cannot tell you why. -Just check
it out for yourself.
Conclusion: This is the captivating story of an English
lady who reinvents herself to solve murders in Gilded Age Manhattan. She finds top
politicians and businessmen playing by their own rules and lives matter very
little when big fortunes can be built. If you enjoy opulent settings and a good
murder mystery, you would love this well crafted story reminiscent of Downton
Abbey.
Fans
of Shelly Noble would love this and readers of murder mysteries would enjoy it
as well. Similar authors to explore might be Alyssa Maxwell or Kate Young.
Thank
you to publisher Forge Books and NetGalley for this eARC which gave me the
opportunity to share my honest review. All opinions in this review are
completely my own.
Rating: 5 stars / 5
Main reasons: well crafted plot stands out, good writing, great research, fabulous ending
Get your copy here:
Book Details
Series: A Lady Dunbridge Mystery (3) (Book 3)
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Forge Books (October 13, 2020)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250750261
ISBN-13: 978-1250750266
About The Author
As SHELLEY FREYDONT she is the author of the CELEBRATION BAY FESTIVAL MYSTERIES (Berkley Prime Crime) as well and two other mystery series, and the upcoming Gilded Age Newport Mystery series. Her mysteries have been translated into ten languages.
A former professional dancer and choreographer, she most recently worked on the films, Mona Lisa Smile and The Game Plan. Shelley lives near the New Jersey shore where she loves to discover new beaches and indulge her passion for lighthouses and vintage carousels. (from Amazon) https://shelleynoble.com/biography.html
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