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Murder in Manhattan: An utterly gripping Golden Age cozy murder mystery (A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery) Paperback – June 27, 2023

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Glitzy parties, sightseeing at the Statue of Liberty and strolls through Central Park with Gladstone the bulldog… Lady Eleanor Swift is loving her first trip to the city that never sleeps, until she witnesses a murder!

After crossing from England on the SS Celestiana, Lady Eleanor Swift sets up her home-away-from-home in a lavish apartment in New York City. She is soon the toast of the town, with no high-class soirée complete without her presence. Of course, she drags her butler Clifford and Gladstone the bulldog along to every party too.

But when she witnesses the charming doorman of her building, Marty, knocked down and killed in a hit-and-run, she finds fashionable society suddenly closes rank. The only local detective interested in helping her find the culprit is street-smart beat cop, Officer Balowski.

Resolved to get justice for Marty and his family, Eleanor searches Marty’s tiny apartment and is shocked to find five rolls of banknotes tucked under the floorboards. Money talks, but Marty was struggling to make ends meet, so where did the cash come from?

The next day, wealthy entrepreneur and flashy philanderer Ogden P. Dellaney – a man Marty used to work for – is found dead downtown, miles away from his swanky Upper East Side mansion. Eleanor and Balowski are sure the deaths are connected, but not even Dellaney’s wife is willing to answer their questions.

Then Eleanor is served with an eviction notice and Balowski is fired from the NYPD. It becomes clear that something is rotten in the Big Apple and Eleanor is determined to get to the core of the mystery before the murderer strikes again…

Murder in Manhattan is a fun, fast-paced and twisty Golden Age cozy mystery set in New York. Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will be glued to the pages.

Readers cannot get enough of Verity Bright!

‘Unputdownable… Had me hooked immediately… Filled with suspense…Will have you laughing until you’re crying… A page-turning and unputdownable success!’ Bookworm 86 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Absolutely loved this!… I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I am hooked! The best book, bar none, that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… A most enjoyable read!’ Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Can I give it six stars please?… Pretty much perfect… Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘OMG! What an incredible read!… When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn’t put it down!’ Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A fabulous cosy read!… I absolutely adored this book!… If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you… Kept me guessing right up to the very end.’ @my_reading_narnia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I am head over heels for Lady Swift and her investigative adventures. This book is perfect for Sunday afternoon reading to escape into a fabulously written English mystery story. Cannot wait for more Lady Swift.’ Sarah in Readerland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (June 27, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1837905517
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837905515
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 0.75 x 7.81 inches
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Verity Bright

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Verity Bright is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing partnership that has spanned a quarter of a century. Starting out writing high-end travel articles and books, they published everything from self-improvement to humour, before embarking on their first historical mystery. They are the authors of the fabulous Lady Swift Mystery series, set in the 1920s. You can buy the first book in the series, A Very English Murder, on Amazon now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Books worth cozying up with
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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Absolutely love the Verity Bright Eleanor Swift series! They can’t write new ones fast enough. The characters become family; they’re mannerisms expected; the story lines are tension building, not easy to solve (which I love!), and full of fun, informative and head scratching. Written without a lot of extra narrative. Typically gets right into the thick of things quickly. You are always rooting for the dynamic duo of Eleanor and Clifford. Most excellent writing style and story telling.
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Allyson M. W. Dyar
4.0 out of 5 stars New York, New York
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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As I had expected with the previous book being the murder on a cruise ship, I figured that the next book (this book) would be adventures and murder in Manhattan.

I'm a native New Yorker, having grown up in Manhattan in the 60s before my folks moved my sister and I to the burbs. With that in mind, I was rather looking forward to reading about New York back in the day.

Perhaps it was my anticipation, but I didn't find this book as engaging as previous books had been. This isn't to say that this was a bad book but I'd rank it towards the bottom of all the books I've read. Perhaps I don't enjoy Lady Eleanor and Clifford outside of England and their small village.

Still, I would recommend this book if you've read any books in the series. It was still enjoyable, but not as much as previous books.
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WelshDragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
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I have enjoyed, no loved, every book in this series, and this book was no exception. The characters are old friends by now, and the main character, Lady Eleanor is a perfect role model for women who are wanting to be the best they can be and beloved to all who know her. The plot is straightforward and easily followed and the premise is initially finding out who killed their friendly doorman and why. All is revealed, I most definitely recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What happened to Tompkins?
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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As usual, you kept me guessing till the end. I am in awe at the workings of your mind. Still, I love both dogs and cats and wonder where Tompkins has gone? Hope he makes more of an appearance in the next book. Love your stories . They have gotten me happily through a rough spot with my health. God bless you! Keep on writing, please.
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Carola MacLean
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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I liked it though not my favourite in the series.I like English mysteries. New York van be a bit full. To many characters and I already recognised the ring leader early on. The character that I found interesting was Atticus, but I don’t know if I missed that but I don’t know what became of him. I will be happy to see lady Swift back in England, and I missed Hugh. I’ll be waiting for the next.
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Mimi
4.0 out of 5 stars Fourteen is Fabulous!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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Lady Swift, Clifford and her beloved bulldog Gladstone have arrived in New York City!
Of course, her holiday is filled with murder and mayhem. She experiences the glamorous elite as well as the gloomy slums.
She is a true Lady as she stands up for those in need, the forgotten and the lost. She has compassion for the poor and the rich. She sees the good in people and helps them see it too. She seeks for truth and gets into plenty of trouble as she finds it!
Clifford helps her find her way with steady guidance and knowledge, not so hidden eye rolls and stifled groans. Gladstone continues to melt hearts and snuffle sausages. And her household ladies continually work behind the scenes making life better for everyone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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Another case of a totally unexpected twist of who the bad guy was and who the good guys were! Great book!
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Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun romp in NYC
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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Lady Eleanor Swift and her entourage are vacationing in New York City when they get caught up in nasty business. Eleanor and Clifford, her butler, are witnesses to a hit and run which she believes was an intentional murder. The police disagree and close the case, so of course our valiant two undertake an investigation of their own. They make new friends, face danger and try new foods in the course of their investigations before ultimately cracking the case. If the villain is a bit obvious, the book is still fun. A light-hearted read with a cast of loveable characters and a satisfying ending.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story about the good days
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 26, 2023
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Another brilliant murder for Lady Swift. Such a good read and well told story of New York durng prohibition. Really enjoyed.
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Christina M
5.0 out of 5 stars Another thrilling Lady Swift novel
Reviewed in Australia on December 3, 2023
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This is another brilliant, thrilling book from the pen of Verity Bright. This time Lady Eleanor Swift and her crew are on the mean streets of New York and dealing with underworld figures after the doorman of their apartment building is mown down in front of them.

Villains (and some highjinks) follow Ellie's and Clifford's attempts to solve the mystery.

Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Roscoe
5.0 out of 5 stars First Class
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2023
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As ever just another excellent Lady Swift novel ... not easy to put down!! This is a series that could, and should make it onto our TV screens.
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J. E. Allport
5.0 out of 5 stars Another action packed adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2023
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How does she think of it? So much action, so much intrigue. A real page turner. The characters have such depth and reality and the plot is imaginative and different, but typical of Lady Swift.
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extreme_outdoors
3.0 out of 5 stars Loved the series but this was a weak book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2023
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I have read the entire series of these books and am hooked into the characters and what will happen in the longer term. However you have to make a leap of faith as to how she always finds herself embroiled in yet another murder. This one was a stretch too far. I felt the storyline and plot was weak. Whether it was because it was set in the US and less able to identify with I'm not sure. I read these just as much for the historical setting as I do the mystery. Hope she gets back to England to see her beau in the next book.
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