Publishers Weekly
03/04/2019
Early in Cox’s entertaining fourth novel set in the 1930s (after 2018’s A Promise Given), Henrietta Von Harmon and her English husband, former police inspector Clive Howard, cut short their honeymoon abroad and return home to Chicago after learning that Clive’s father, Alcott, is dead, having slipped off a snowy platform in front of an oncoming train. Clive is not convinced it was an accident, and he and Henrietta investigate. In the process, they learn some secrets about Alcott, who was being blackmailed by gangsters. Clive is also faced with the unwanted duty of taking over the family business. Meanwhile, Elsie, Henrietta’s sister, has fallen for an unworthy cad. In order to spare the young woman social embarrassment, Henrietta enrolls her at a women’s college. Elsie swears off love and men. But how long will that last? Readers should be prepared for some explicit sex scenes. Composed of large dollops of romance and a soupçon of mystery, this confection will appeal more to romance fans than to mystery buffs. (Apr.)
From the Publisher
Entertaining . . . composed of large dollops of romance and a soupçon of mystery, this confection will appeal!"
— Publishers Weekly
Praise for A Girl Like You:
“Michelle Cox masterfully recreates 1930s Chicago, bringing to life its diverse neighborhoods and eclectic residents, as well as its seedy side. Henrietta and Inspector Howard are the best pair of sleuths I’ve come across in ages—Cox makes us care not just about the case, but about her characters. A fantastic start to what is sure to be a long-running series.”
—Tasha Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The Adventuress
“Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon.”
— Booklist starred review
“Flavored with 1930s slang and fashion, this first volume in what one hopes will be a long series is absorbing. Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths. Readers will not see the final twist coming.”
— Library Journal starred review
Praise for A Ring of Truth:
“An engaging and effective romp rich with historical details.”
— Kirkus
“There’s a lot to love about the bloodhound couple at the center of this cozy mystery.”
— Foreword Reviews
“Set in the 1930s, this romantic mystery combines the teetering elegance of Downton Abbey and the staid traditions of Pride and Prejudice with a bit of spunk and determination that suggest Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs.”
— Booklist
“The second book of this mystery series is laced with fiery romance so delicious every reader will struggle to put it down. If you devoured Pride and Prejudice, this love story will get your heart beating just as fast.”
— Redbook , “20 Books By Women You Must Read This Spring”
“Henrietta and Inspector Howard make a charming odd couple in A Ring of Truth, mixing mystery and romance in a fizzy 1930s cocktail.”
—Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of Night Night, Sleep Tight
Praise for A Promise Given:
“Cox’s eye for historical detail remains sharp. . . . A pleasant, escapist diversion.”
— Kirkus
“Series fans will cheer the beginning of Clive and Henrietta’s private investigation business in an entry with welcome echoes of Pride and Prejudice.”
— Publishers Weekly
“Enjoyable, escapist read with some truths to savor.”
—Historical Novel Society
“Fans of Henrietta and Inspector Howard will delight in Michelle Cox’s latest novel. Romantic and atmospheric, A Promise Given offers an intriguing glimpse in 1930’s Chicago, by weaving in authentic period details and exploring the social tensions of the day. The unlikely pairing of the Howards—two characters from very different worlds—provides a tender love story.”
—Susanna Calkins, award-winning author of the Lucy Campion Historical Mysteries
