Deception by Gaslight

Praise

Praise for Deception by Gaslight:
“This first in a promising series drops readers right into the dirty, cutthroat streets of a bygone Gotham, introduces a couple whose fortunes they’ll wish to follow, and makes a great recommendation for fans of Mariah Fredericks.”
—Booklist, starred review

“[A] riveting, carefully researched, [and] well-plotted mystery.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Gilded Age romance and complex crimes produce welcome surprises in the first of a new series.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“A definite adventure in the Gilded Age, full of scandals of the elite and crimes of the nondescript.”
—New York Journal of Books

“A fantastic debut novel…I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys historical mysteries.”
—Seattle Book Review

“The characters are really well-written and the story and time setting work perfectly.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“Creative and unexpected plot twists impel the story… an interesting American addition to the Victorian mystery subgenre.”
—Historical Novel Society

“Belli’s captivating debut is a delicious blend of mystery, romance and historical intrigue. The evocative, Gilded-Age setting and richly-drawn characters make this the kind of book you sink into and don’t want to leave. I’m already looking forward to Genevieve and Daniel’s next adventure!” —Elizabeth Blackwell, author of Red Mistress and On a Cold Dark Sea

“From Fifth Avenue mansions to back alley pubs, a gutsy female reporter and a rags-to-riches millionaire take on societal intrigue and political double-dealing in this entertaining and romantic tale of Gilded Age New York.”
—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteries

“[A] complex conspiracy, exciting action, and the allure of a contradictory romance makes this debut novel a page-turner.”
—Rosemary Simpson, author of the Gilded Age mysteries