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Murder at Wakehurst (A Gilded Newport Mystery) (edizione 2021)

di Alyssa Maxwell (Autore)

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"Following the death of her uncle, Cornelius Vanderbilt, in September 1899, a somber Emma is in no mood for one of Newport's extravagant parties. But to keep Vanderbilt's reckless son Neily out of trouble, she agrees to accompany him to an Elizabethan fete on the lavish grounds of Wakehurst, the Ochre Point "cottage" modeled after an English palace, owned by Anglophile James Van Alen. Held in Wakehurst's English-style gardens, the festivities will include a swordplay demonstration, an archery competition, scenes from Shakespeare's plays, and even a joust. As Emma wanders the grounds distracted by grief, she overhears a fierce argument between a man and a woman behind a tall hedge. As the joust begins, she's drawn by the barking of Van Alen's dogs and finds a man on the ground, an arrow through his chest. The victim is one of the Four Hundred's most influential members, Judge Clayton Schuyler. Could one of the countless criminals he'd imprisoned over the years have returned to seek revenge- or could one of his own family members have targeted him? With the help of her beau Derrick Andrews and Detective Jesse Whyte, Emma begins to learn the judge was not the straight arrow he appeared to be. As their investigation leads them in ever-widening circles, Emma will have to score a bull's eye to stop the killer from taking another life..."--… (altro)
Utente:FredYoder
Titolo:Murder at Wakehurst (A Gilded Newport Mystery)
Autori:Alyssa Maxwell (Autore)
Info:Kensington (2021), 304 pages
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Murder at Wakehurst by Alyssa Maxwell
1899 Emma goes with her cousin and his wife to the event as her uncle had passed away.
The hierarchy comes into play, now that the head of the family is dead, who will really inherit
it all.... She is so surprised she even was mentioned in the will. Her will accompany her cousin and his wife to the party at Wakehurst to keep Neilly in check with his drinking. While at the event Emma wanders off when the hears the dogs barking and she knows what it means.... She does discover a body and she has many clues as to things that transpired that night. SHe is also a bit upset that the regular detective is NOT covering the case. As a reporter she has a lot of information from questioning others who were there... So many twists and turns and a lot of characters are involved in the many mysteries in this book.
Love the elegance of the mansion, one I've yet to visit and all the finery that is detailed so highly I can picture that also. Never saw it ending as such, wow. Love nature and discussion about Sachuest Point where we currently hike today.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). ( )
  jbarr5 | Aug 9, 2023 |
As usual with the Gilded Newport Mysteries, I enjoy the sense of place that the author creates, and having her central character be on the edge of wealth and fame but not truly part of it is an interesting perspective, especially for the solving of mysteries.
However, the mystery in this one was not my favorite. Having her detective, Emma Cross, gain entry under false pretenses to the home of a bereaved mother and daughter to snoop through their bedrooms just felt ethically questionable to me. Also, it's becoming less clear to me what Emma's motivation is for solving mysteries. It comes across now as curiosity mixed with a desire to one-up the police, and that's not terribly compelling to me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this advance review copy. ( )
  Alishadt | Feb 25, 2023 |
Cornelius Vanderbilt II has died and Emma Cross, a niece, is persuaded to attend a garden party at Wakehurst with her cousin Cornelius III and his wife even though they are in mourning. Walking in the garden, Emma hears several arguments and finally, comes across the host, Judge Schuyler pierced by an arrow. When the police arrive, Emma is startled that her friend, Detective Jesse Whyte, is not involved and she is further disturbed when she realizes that it is because of her that Jesse has been replaced. But why has Judge Schuyler been murdered? Was it a criminal that he sent to jail or it a financial or family matter?

Emma seeks out the details of the people involved so that she can keep her cousin out of trouble but is she putting herself in that position instead?

I very much enjoy the setting of these mysteries - poor relation of a wealthy family in early 20th century - it's like a history lesson (electricity , motor cars) along with a mystery. ( )
  cyderry | Sep 3, 2022 |
Murder At Wakehurst is the ninth book in The Gilded Newport Mysteries series by Alyssa Maxwell.

The book begins with the Vanderbilt family in mourning for the passing of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Shortly after returning from New York for the reading of Vanderbilt’s will, Emma Cross receives a telephone call from Grace Vanderbilt, wife of Cornelius III(Nellie), informing her that they have been invited to a fete at Wakehurst, a home owned by James Van Alen. Grace is pleading with Emma to attend with them. Emma can’t believe they would attend while in mourning. Grace agrees but wants Emma to help keep an eye on Nellie, as she fears he will drink too much say something regrettable.

Emma walks around the impressive garden at Wakehurst, discreetly following Nellie, when she notices him arguing with a gentleman in ill-fitting evening clothes. Later she will hear an argument between an engaged couple, Imogene Schuyler and Jerome Harrington. As the jousting exhibition is about to start, she hears Van Alen’s dogs begin to bark, and Emma realizes that their barking is one of distress. Emma head for where the barking is coming. She finds the dead body of Judge Schuyler, who has been shot with an arrow. When the police arrive, Emma is surprised that her friend, Jesse Whyte, has been replaced by a new detective, Detective Gifford Myers. Emma will soon learn that the police chief feels that Whyte relies too much on the investigative skills of Emma, therefore, relieving Whyte from the active investigation. Myers has ordered not to let Emma be involved in any inquiry.

The last person to be told they can’t do something is Emma Cross.

There are multiple ways the investigation can go for Emma. Was the murderer a deranged criminal that Schuyler sent to prison and has come back to gain revenge on Judge Schuyler? There is also the family to consider. Very possibly, there is marital strife in Schuyler. Also, Schuyler’s daughter, Imogene, may be unhappy with the marriage her father has arranged and had a violent argument with her father and ending in his death.

I love this series. It’s always enjoyable to visit Newport and learn about the Vanderbilts and, of course, to read about the beautiful homes. The book is well-written and plotted with an exciting and believable cast of characters. There were enough twists and turns that I was kept guessing until the end as to who the killer was.

I am anxiously awaiting the next book in this informative series. ( )
  FredYoder | Aug 26, 2021 |
Another interesting installment in the Gilded Newport mysteries. Alyssa Maxwell has once again captured the time and essence of the fabled “400” in their summer mansions. The descriptions are always informative and I never have any difficulty falling into each of her stories but I did wonder about a few of her choices on practices and decorum.

Wakehurst, having been incorporated into the present day Salve Regina Campus, is a lesser known and toured mansion which made this book a must read for me. The actual murder is an ingenious device allowing suspicion to fall on and introduce us to another group of the wealthy summering in Newport, RI. Emma Cross is back as a reporter and crime solver but strapped by the introduction of a new detective. I am not sure why Maxwell felt the need to introduce this character as I felt it cumbersome, unproductive, and unnecessary. Other characters that have inhabited her previous pages are here but to a lesser extent.

Remembering it is the late 19th Century and this book focuses mainly on the wealthy and famous Four Hundred several things to puzzle over:

Would a son, even one who has been financially disowned, be seen at a lavish party a short time after his father’s death?

Does a young woman, on the outskirts of wealth, when coming into a deserved inheritance beat her drum and declare over and again that she is so overcome by social and economic injustice that she just has to give away this money?

Would a Mother, yet again, risk losing her son because he chooses a woman simply because she is in a lower financial strata?

Apparently the answer is yes to all and puzzlements aside, Murder At Wakehurst is a well thought out murder mystery with a strong political and moral compass. Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for a copy. ( )
  kimkimkim | Aug 14, 2021 |
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"Following the death of her uncle, Cornelius Vanderbilt, in September 1899, a somber Emma is in no mood for one of Newport's extravagant parties. But to keep Vanderbilt's reckless son Neily out of trouble, she agrees to accompany him to an Elizabethan fete on the lavish grounds of Wakehurst, the Ochre Point "cottage" modeled after an English palace, owned by Anglophile James Van Alen. Held in Wakehurst's English-style gardens, the festivities will include a swordplay demonstration, an archery competition, scenes from Shakespeare's plays, and even a joust. As Emma wanders the grounds distracted by grief, she overhears a fierce argument between a man and a woman behind a tall hedge. As the joust begins, she's drawn by the barking of Van Alen's dogs and finds a man on the ground, an arrow through his chest. The victim is one of the Four Hundred's most influential members, Judge Clayton Schuyler. Could one of the countless criminals he'd imprisoned over the years have returned to seek revenge- or could one of his own family members have targeted him? With the help of her beau Derrick Andrews and Detective Jesse Whyte, Emma begins to learn the judge was not the straight arrow he appeared to be. As their investigation leads them in ever-widening circles, Emma will have to score a bull's eye to stop the killer from taking another life..."--

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