What the Dead Leave Behind
What the Dead Leave Behind by Rosemary Simpson is a historical mystery published by Kensington Publishing Corporation in 2017. This reprint edition spans 416 pages and is written in English. Set against the backdrop of Old New York during the Gilded Age, the narrative unfolds as heiress Prudence MacKenzie grapples with the tragic death of her fiancé amidst the chaos of the Great Blizzard of 1888. As she navigates her grief and suspicions, Prudence becomes convinced that his death was not an accident, prompting her to seek the help of Geoffrey Hunter, a former Pinkerton agent.
Readers will find an intricate tale woven with themes of old money, new love, and grave suspicion. The story delves into the complexities of city life and the challenges faced by women sleuths during this historical period. As Prudence and Geoffrey work together to uncover the truth behind the mysterious circumstances of her fiancé’s death, they confront not only external dangers but also the internal struggles of trust and inheritance. This edition invites readers into a richly detailed world, where every clue could lead to a revelation or a deeper peril.
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Set amidst the opulent mansions and cobblestone streets of Old New York, this enthralling historical mystery by Rosemary Simpson brings the Gilded Age to life–in a tantalizing tale of old money, new love, and grave suspicion . . .
As the Great Blizzard of 1888 cripples New York City, heiress Prudence MacKenzie sits anxiously within her palatial Fifth Avenue home waiting for her fiancé’s safe return. But the fearsome storm rages through the night. With daylight, more than two hundred people are found to have perished in the icy winds and treacherous snowdrifts. Among them is Prudence’s fiancé–his body frozen, his head crushed by a heavy branch, his fingers clutching a single playing card, the ace of spades . . .
Close on the heels of her father’s untimely demise, Prudence is convinced Charles’s death was no accident. The ace of spades was a code he shared with his school friend, Geoffrey Hunter, a former Pinkerton agent and attorney from the South. Wary of sinister forces closing in on her, Prudence turns to Geoffrey as her only hope in solving a murder not all believe in–and to help protect her inheritance from a stepmother who seems more interested in the family fortune than Prudence’s wellbeing . . .
“Simpson vividly recreates the world of nineteenth-century New York City in this exciting debut mystery.”
–Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue
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