A Golden Cage

Praise for the Newport Gilded Age Mysteries

“Shelley Freydont does an excellent job of transporting the reader to the glamorous Gilded Age in A Golden Cage. Likable characters, a strong mystery, and a compelling setting make for a really enjoyable read.”—Open Book Society

“The time period adds opulence and extravagance to the story as a young female sleuth finds her way in a constraining society. The mystery is well plotted with plenty of twists and turns and deviously flawed villains…It’s an overall thrilling ride through a transformative time period.”—RT Book Reviews

“Evoking the luxurious and extravagant world of the Gilded Age, Newport heiress and feisty amateur sleuth, Deanna Randolph, is a force to be reckoned with in this lively mystery.”—Tessa Arlen, author of the Lady Montfort series
 
“Utterly captivating! Freydont skillfully combines the glittering excess of the Gilded Age and a believable upstairs-downstairs dynamic with a thrilling murder mystery. Readers will fall in love with this intrepid new sleuthing pair and the dashing young men they assist. A must read for fans of historical mystery.”—Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries

“Charming and colorful characters, a richly detailed setting, and a compelling mystery make A Gilded Grave a thoroughly captivating read.”—Ashley Weaver, Edgar Award-nominated author of Murder at the Brightwell
 
“This well-crafted mystery is an absolute delight. Freydont has brought Gilded Age Newport to life with the skill of an historian and the insight of the keenest social observer. Deanna Randolph is my favorite new sleuth.”—Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Counterfeit Heiress

“Richly atmospheric…Fans of romantic period pieces will find a lot to like.”—Publishers Weekly