City of Light
Overview
NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - "Breathtaking . . . a remarkable blend of murder mystery, love story, political intrigue, and tragedy of manners."--USA TodayThe year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning. Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress of Buffalo's most prestigious school, Louisa is at ease in a world of men, protected by the titans of her city. But nothing prepares her for a startling discovery: evidence of a murder tied to the city's cathedral-like power plant at nearby Niagara Falls. This shocking crime--followed by another mysterious death--will ignite an explosive chain of events. For in this city of seething intrigue and dazzling progress, a battle rages among politicians, power brokers, and industrialists for control of Niagara. And one extraordinary woman in their midst must protect a dark secret that implicates them all. . . .
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780385337649
- ISBN-10: 0385337647
- Publisher: Dial Press
- Publish Date: August 2003
- Dimensions: 8.18 x 5.34 x 1.11 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.84 pounds
- Page Count: 512
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