Murder at Ochre Court

Name: Murder at Ochre Court
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Alyssa Maxwell
ISBN: 9798765007129

Author: Alyssa Maxwell

Series: Gilded Newport Mystery #6

Narrator: Lauren Ezzo

Unabridged: 8 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/11/2022

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Women Sleuths, Amateur Sleuth

Synopsis

After a disappointing year as a society columnist for the Herald and staying with her more well-heeled Vanderbilt relatives in New York City, Emma has returned to the salty air, glittering ocean vistas, and grand stately mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, more determined than ever to report on hard news.

But for now she's covering the social event of the season at Ochre Court, a coming-out ball designed to showcase Cleo Cooper-Smith, who will be literally on display, fittingly as Cleopatra, in an elaborate tableau vivant. Recently installed modern electricity will allow Miss Cooper-Smith to truly shine. But as the deb ascends to her place of honor, the ballroom is plunged into darkness. When the lights come back on, Cleo sits still on her throne, electrocuted to death.

Quickly establishing that the wiring was tampered with, Emma now has a murder to investigate. And the array of eligible suspects could fill another ballroom—from a shady New York real estate developer to a neglected sister and the mother of a spurned suitor. As Emma begins to discover this crime has unseen connections to a nefarious network, she puts her own life at risk to shine a light on the dark motives behind a merciless murder.

About Alyssa Maxwell

Alyssa Maxwell is the acclaimed author of the Gilded Newport Mystery series and the Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery series. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be a novelist. Growing up in New England fueled a passion for history, while a love of puzzles of all kinds drew her to the mystery genre. She lives in Florida, where she loves to watch BBC productions, sip tea in the afternoons, and delve into the past.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on August 26, 2018

Murder at Ochre Court is a decent addition to the Gilded Newport Mysteries series. I struggled a bit with this book because I loved the setting in the story but felt that there was too little focus on Ochre Court and too much focus on an unexciting mystery and other extraneous things. My favorite pa......more

Goodreads review by Robin on April 07, 2021

After a year in New York City, Emma Cross has returned to Newport to cover the social scene for her newspaper. Her first day back she attends a coming out party at Ochre Court for Miss Cleo Cooper-Smith. Mrs. Goelet, the owner of Ochre Court, has pulled out all stops with the decor, including real e......more

Goodreads review by Madison on April 17, 2025

Murder at Ochre Court by Alyssa Maxwell Gilded Newport Mysteries series #6. Historical cozy mystery. Can be read as a stand-alone but better as part of the series. Emma Cross returns to her hometown of Newport, Rhode Island after a disappointing year working in New York. She’s determined to make a li......more

Goodreads review by Ellen on June 29, 2018

I love this series, and Murder at Ochre Court is a wonderful addition to it. Maxwell does a masterful job of threading historical events into her fictional narrative. The characters are likeable -except for the ones that shouldn't be! - and the mystery satisfying. BRAVA! Can't wait for the next Gild......more

Goodreads review by Alisha on December 24, 2020

I felt that the solution was rather too involved for a reader to have a fair chance at deducing it... there were just so many threads, and I like my mysteries a bit more focused. But the setup was really compelling and as always I really enjoy Emma and her little family at Gull Manor.......more