Vivian's life finally started to improve until the day she delivered dresses to Mrs. Buchanan, one of the richest women in New York. She didn't find her at home, but while waiting, she was drinking coffee with her husband. He was called to a meeting with a client and soon after, Vivian found him lying dead on the floor. Vivian immediately called for help. Being the last person to see Mr. Buchanan alive, Vivian was charged with his murder. The commissioner gave her a week to prove her innocence, otherwise she would face the death penalty.

Vivian was in the wrong place at the wrong time and her mission was to find the real murderer. She had her friends from The Nightingale who tried to help her find the truth. Only Honor, the owner of speakeasy, who always supported Vivian, refused to help.

Good mystery with an interesting set up. I found myself in a world of illegal nightclubs, parties, and gambling. Gossip and eavesdropping were normal activities in society back then. I was afraid for Vivian when she eavesdropped on the conversation behind the door, but even more intriguing was an arranged eavesdropping during the reading of the will.

I liked the Nightingale staff and how supportive they were of each other. The Nightingale, a speakeasy, was an illegal place where young people partied, drank, and danced all night long. This story made me feel like I was back in the days of Prohibition in New York, which I knew little about. ( )