The Orchid Hour
The Orchid Hour by Nancy Bilyeau, published by Lume Books on August 8, 2023, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines mystery and the complexities of personal loss. Set in Little Italy, the story follows Zia De Luca, who is grappling with the aftermath of her husband’s death in The Great War. As she navigates her life working at the public library, a murder outside her workplace thrusts her into a police investigation that unexpectedly centers on her.
Readers will find Zia’s journey compelling as she seeks to uncover the truth behind the murder and a subsequent tragedy that strikes close to home. The narrative explores her connection to a speakeasy in Greenwich Village called The Orchid Hour, a place that challenges her previous choices and introduces her to a world of ambition and danger. As Zia delves deeper into the investigation, she confronts the players vying for power in New York, all while grappling with her own secrets. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich exploration of themes related to mystery and the resilience of women sleuths.
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“Zia De Luca’s life is about to be shattered. Having lost her husband to The Great War, she lives with her son and in-laws in Little Italy and works at the public library. But when a quiet poetry lover is murdered outside the library, the police investigation focuses on Zia. After a second tragedy strikes even closer to home, Zia learns that both crimes are connected to a new speakeasy in Greenwich Village called The Orchid Hour. When the police investigation stalls, Zia decides to find her own answers. A cousin with whom she has a special bond serves as a guide to the shadow realm of The Orchid Hour, a world filled with enticements Zia has shunned up to now. She must contend with a group of players determined to find wealth and power in New York on their own terms. In this heady atmosphere, Zia begins to wonder if she too could rewrite her life’s rules. As she’s pulled in deeper and deeper, will Zia be able to bring the killers to justice before they learn her secret?” — Back cover.
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