A Curtain Falls
A Curtain Falls by Stefanie Pintoff, published by St. Martin’s Press on May 11, 2010, is a historical fiction novel set in early-twentieth-century New York. The story follows detective Simon Ziele and his former partner Captain Declan Mulvaney, whose careers diverged after the tragic death of Ziele’s fiancée in the 1904 General Slocum ferry disaster. As Mulvaney leads investigations in a crime-ridden precinct, he faces a perplexing case involving the mysterious death of a chorus girl found on a Broadway stage, raising concerns about a potential serial killer.
Readers will find a richly detailed narrative that explores the complexities of crime and trust within the backdrop of a vibrant yet dangerous theater world. The novel delves into themes of mystery and detective work, as Ziele and his partners navigate the dark streets of New York in pursuit of the truth. With a page count of 400, this edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a moody tale that captures the essence of a bygone era while unraveling a chilling mystery.
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The careers of New York City detective Simon Ziele and his former partner Captain Declan Mulvaney went in remarkably different directions after the tragic death of Ziele’s fiancée in the 1904 General Slocum ferry disaster. Although both men were earmarked for much bigger things, Ziele moved to Dobson, a small town north of the city, to escape the violence, and Mulvaney buried himself even deeper, agreeing to head up the precinct in the most crime-ridden area in the city.
Yet with all of the detectives and resources at Mulvaney’s disposal, a particularly puzzling crime compels him to look for someone he can trust absolutely. When a chorus girl is found dead on a Broadway stage dressed in the leading lady’s costume, there are no signs of violence, no cuts, no bruises—no marks at all. If pressed, the coroner would call it a suicide, but then that would make her the second girl to turn up dead in such a manner in the last few weeks. And the news of a possible serial killer would be potentially disastrous to the burgeoning theater world, not to mention the citizens of New York.
Following on the heels of Stefanie Pintoff’s acclaimed and award-winning debut, A Curtain Falls is a moody and evocative tale that follows Ziele and his partners as they scour the dark streets of early-twentieth-century New York in search of a true fiend.
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