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 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. Editorial Reviews 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." -Victoria Thompson, USA Today Bestselling author of Murder On Trinity Place "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." -Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries "Witty, racy, and full of gorgeous period detail...the perfect book for all of us who miss Downtown Abbey." -Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author on Ask Me No Questions "Noble's Ask Me No Questions launches what should prove to be a well-received, long-lived, beloved and frisky romantic mystery series." -Mystery Scene Magazine "Ballroom dances, horse racing at Belmont...the cast of characters-from good guys to bad-are unique. I can't wait to see what Lady Phil does next!" -Suspense Magazine "Told with wit and humor...a spirited and spunky addition to the ranks of aristocratic women sleuths of the early 20th century." -New York Times bestselling author Rhys Bowen "This first book in a new series is deftly plotted, well-researched, sharp with wit, and teases at the possibility of future romance. Highly intriguing and entertaining." -Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries "Entertaining historical mystery with an enterprising protagonist." -Booklist "Sparkles from start to finish!" -Tessa Arlen, author of the Lady Montfort mystery series "Classy, clever, and fun, this is a propitious start for dashing Lady Phil." -Publishers Weekly "Brimming with wit and rich historical detail...atmospheric and charming." -Chanel Cleeton, author of Next Year in Havana "A complex mystery featuring an unconventional sleuth working in an era of unfettered greed." -Kirkus Reviews - From the Publisher 11/01/2019 The second "Lady Dunbridge" mystery (following Ask Me No Questions) is a witty, entertaining romp through elite society in early 20th-century New York. Philomena Amesbury reflects on her fortunate new life as a happily widowed aristocrat enjoying her freedom and luxurious lifestyle at the Plaza Hotel, courtesy of a shadowy agency requiring her crime-solving skills. The mysterious Mr. X tells Phil to expect a visitor, and Luther Pratt duly arrives in need of her services, as he fears social and financial scandal ensuing from the suspicious death of Perry Fauks, heir to an industrial empire, at his daughter's debut. Phil gathers her team: Lily, her enigmatic lock-picking maid, and Preswick, her proper English butler with a penchant for detective novels. Meanwhile, Phil, her cohorts, and handsome Det. Sergeant Atkins collaborate to solve multiple crimes and avert the collapse of a fragile financial market. VERDICT Wonderful period detail and clever humor combine with the delicious romantic tension between Phil and both Mr. X and Atkins to create a tasty recipe for fun reading. Historical mystery buffs and fans of amateur sleuths will eagerly await the next Lady Dunbridge adventure. [See Prepub Alert, 4/22/19.]--Barbara Clark-Greene, Westerly, RI - Library Journal In 1907 New York, Lady Philomena, the adventurous 25-year-old Dowager Countess of Dunbridge, once again is called upon by her benefactor to investigate a murder. Narrator Erin Bennett expertly guides listeners through various social strata when the heir to a steel magnate is murdered at a debutante ball. Bennett gives listeners a view of the various classes of the Gilded Age, including the cream of society, their servants, a detective, and street urchins. Notable characters include Philomena's feisty lady's maid; her staid butler, who has many surprising gifts; and the newsboy known as "Just a Friend." With the murderer's many potential motives, Bennett must make even complex financial issues comprehensible to listeners. She keeps the suspense building until the last minute. V.M.G. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine - MARCH 2020 - AudioFile 2019-09-02 An aristocratic detective takes on murder and more. Philomena Amesbury, Dowager Countess of Dunbridge, escaped a dull life of mourning her unloved husband by moving from England to New York City in 1907. Her Plaza Hotel abode is paid for by an unknown organization that wants to call on the detective skills she developed while rescuing an old friend from a charge of murder (Ask Me No Questions, 2018). She lives quietly along with Preswick, her faithful butler, and Lily, her multilingual, knife-wielding maid, until a note from Mr. X, as she calls her mysterious benefactor, alerts her to a visit from Mr. Luther Pratt, a wealthy man whose wife, Gwen, she'd seen at a ball at their house the night before. Now, in the wake of a fatal mishap, Gwen, knowing Phil's reputation, has sent her husband to ask for help in averting a scandal. The dead man--Perry Fauks, scion of a wealthy industrial family and suitor for the hand of Agnes Pratt--was stabbed and pushed down a laundry chute. Even worse than the possible scandal is the likelihood that Fauks' death will roil the financial waters of the already troubled stock market and banking industry. Phil promises to help Gwen, who's smart, tough, and frail from asthma, but insists on calling the only honest police officer she knows. Even though she was a thorn in the side of DS John Atkins in her first case, he respects her skills and her ability to travel in circles closed to him despite his genteel appearance and manners. Phil and her team uncover plenty of motives for murder, from bad business deals to bad behavior with women. Was it business or pleasure that killed Fauks? A complex mystery featuring an unconventional sleuth working in an era of unfettered greed. - Kirkus Reviews