City of Fortune, Victoria Thompson
City of Fortune, Victoria Thompson
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City of Fortune

Author: Victoria Thompson

Narrator: Kate Forbes

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/06/2022


Synopsis

When a day at the races reveals sabotage and subterfuge, Elizabeth Miles must use every ounce of her craftiness to even the score in this all-new Counterfeit Lady novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson.

Wealthy but uncouth Sebastian Nolan has invited his lawyer, Gideon Bates, and his lovely new wife, Elizabeth, to attend the famous Belmont Stakes. Nolan is anxious for Gideon and Elizabeth to help his daughter, Irene, acquire a bit of
polish, now that his venture into thoroughbred racing has allowed them entry into society. He is also hoping to find her a rich potential suitor. Elizabeth is not exactly the society girl Nolan believes her to be, but she is eager to attend the races. Her
con artist family has made a lot of money at racetracks, although not from betting on the horses, and she enjoys the excitement of the track.

Irene Nolan seems more interested in horses than husbands, and she jumps at the chance to show Elizabeth her horse, Trench, and introduce her to his rider, Cal Regan. Elizabeth soon realizes there is more than just a working relationship
between Irene and Cal. But she also knows that Irene’s father would never allow his only daughter to marry a jockey. When Cal takes a terrible tumble injuring both himself and Irene’s beloved Trench, Elizabeth and Gideon learn that the
mishap was not simply bad luck—the horse and rider are victims of sabotage.

It turns out that Sebastian Nolan has more than a few skeletons in his closet and someone is out to get their long sought-after revenge. Elizabeth knows that tohelp Irene and Cal, she is going to need some help in creating the quintessential
con. With the ever honest Gideon at her side, she enlists those closest to her to come up with a scheme that will either ensure young Irene and Cal a first-place finish or have disastrous consequences. …

About Victoria Thompson

Edgar Award-nominated author Victoria Thompson writes the Gaslight Mystery series, set in turn-of-the-century New York City and featuring midwife Sarah Brandt. She also contributed to the award-winning writing textbook Many Genres, One Craft. A popular speaker, Victoria teaches in the Seton Hill University master's program in writing popular fiction. She lives in central Pennsylvania with her husband and a very spoiled little dog.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mark on December 06, 2022

Elizabeth Bates is accompanying her new husband, Gideon, to the race track. One of his clients wants Elizabeth’s help in making his daughter, Irene Nolan, fit for society, which is funny since Elizabeth is still learning how to fit in herself. The day of horse racing doesn’t go the way the Nolan’s h......more

Goodreads review by Susan on January 05, 2023

This story was about a con job, not a murder mystery; excellent.......more

Goodreads review by A Tiny Reader | on November 19, 2023

I'm either in a forgiving mood or these books are actually getting better......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on September 20, 2022

I love Elizabeth Miles and her dashing (now husband) Gideon. He's learning how to accept his independent wife and family and she's settling into domestic life. But of course that changes with another mysterious death. I'm a huge fan of the gaslight mystery series by this author, and this is a great......more

Goodreads review by Paulina on January 07, 2023

Enjoyable light read. Bonus star for a character with my name. 😀......more