Miss Fisher meets Downton Abbey in Tell Me No Lies, part of the critically acclaimed Lady Dunbridge Mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble. Rise and shine, Countess, you’re about to have a visitor. Lady Dunbridge was not about to let a little thing like the death of her husband ruin her social life. She’s come to New York City, ready to take the dazzling world of … come to New York City, ready to take the dazzling world of Gilded Age Manhattan by storm. The social events of the summer have been amusing but Lady Phil is searching for more excitement—and she finds it, when an early morning visitor arrives, begging for her help. After all, Lady Phil has been known to be useful in a crisis. Especially when the crisis involves the untimely death of a handsome young business tycoon.
His death could send another financial panic through Wall Street and beyond.
With the elegant Plaza Hotel, Metropolitan Museum of Art and the opulent mansions of Long Island’s Gold Coast as the backdrop, romance, murder, and scandals abound. Someone simply must do something. And Lady Dunbridge is happy to oblige.
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Told with wit and humor… a spirited and spunky addition to the ranks of aristocratic women sleuths of the early 20th century.
Sparkling with charm and wit, Noble pens another delightful tale of intrigue and scandal set in turn-of-the-century New York. The fun and feisty Lady Phil and her dynamic duo of servants prove to be intrepid sleuths, and the tease of more romance to come keeps one guessing.
If you’ve missed Miss Fisher, Lady Phil will fill the bill. She’s at it again, taking Manhattan by storm and managing to meet the most interesting people as she investigates another murder. Don’t miss the non-stop adventure.
This is the second book in the Lady Dunbridge Mystery series, and once again the author has done an outstanding job of weaving in historical events from New York in the early 1900’s. Lady Dunbridge, her mysterious maid, and her devoted butler make for quite the trio of amateur sleuths, and the mysterious Mister X will keep readers guessing as to who he really is and his intentions–both professional and personal–where Lady Dunbridge is concerned.
I really enjoyed this murder mystery. I received this for free and I voluntarily chose to review it. I’ve given it a 4.5* rating. This is not for the under 18 readers. I wonder if someone else found something a little kinky in this.At a time when banks were going under, daily, there is one murder, and then another. Is the murder connected with the banks or something else. I must say that this kept me guessing till the end.
Loved this book!
An entertaining story with a fine main character (accompanied by several equally interesting side characters).
An intriguing set up. Who is the mystery man and who is her benefactor?
A good mystery.
A good addition to the series.
Sparkles from start to finish!
TELL ME NO LIES by Shelley Noble
The Second Lady Dunbridge Mystery
Free of the constraints of British High Society Lady Philomena Dunbridge is happy with her new life in New York City. A late night turns into an early morning when her host of the night before arrives before breakfast requesting her help. Another guest has had an unfortunate “accident” and is dead. Thrilled to look into matters Phil soon determines the young man was murdered, and powers higher than expected want the matter closed. Bringing Detective Sergeant Atkins on board, Phil is determined to help, much to his annoyance. Along with her plucky maid and loyal butler, Phil will join the high society bankers, businessmen, and their families to discover just who killed the heir to the Fauks fortune.
TELL ME NO LIES is a delightful mystery set within the posh backdrop of Gilded Age New York. I adore Phil. Though she may be a Countess, and a dowager at that, Phil is down to earth and well able to mingle with all classes and values the importance of them all. She is shrewd, loyal, and discerning, while also being capable of great fun. She knows what she wants and is not afraid to go after it. Phil also knows her limitations and strives to learn more, but is well aware when she needs to bring in help. I’m almost as drawn to Mr. X as she is. I like that his identity is still a secret and am curious just how many players there are. Is he the one supporting her in her new mission? Or is he working for that party? And what of Detective Adkins? Whatever the case, I enjoy the romantic overtones both bring to the page. Lily and Preswick also bring a great deal to the page. They are not just devoted servants, they are family and I love that Phil realizes this. Just a Friend is a great addition to the team and I’m delighted that several of the colorful characters from the first book are not only back, but back to help!
The mystery itself in this second Lady Dunbridge Mystery was fascinating. Just why was the young heir killed? Revenge for past deeds, business gone bad, love turned sour? I was as much at a loss as Lady Dunbridge. The stock market, banking, economics, war, how do these matters fit in? Do they? Although a historical mystery the themes and issues are as relevant today as they were then and readers should take note.
TELL ME NO LIES is a historical novel that has it all, comedy, romance, an intricately laid mystery, well developed characters, and a thrilling chase scene! I wait in eager anticipation for Lady Dunbridge’s next adventure!
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.