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Death on the Cliff Walk (Gilded Age, Bk 1)
Death on the Cliff Walk - Gilded Age, Bk 1
Author: Mary Kruger
The 1895 Newport summer season is off to a smashing start--in spite of the recent murders of several maids along the town's famous Cliff Walk. — Then the body of wealthy, beautiful Rosalind Sinclair is found, dressed in a maid's uniform; a single long-stemmed rose lies beside her. For homicide detective Matt Devlin, the case fast becomes ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780821751640
ISBN-10: 0821751646
Publication Date: 12/1/1995
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 21 ratings
Publisher: Zebra Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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reviewed Death on the Cliff Walk (Gilded Age, Bk 1) on + 209 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This was a fun book as I have walked the Cliff Walk in Newport. It's also historical fiction, as it's set in the 1890's, and gives you a good feel for the differences in lifestyles between the upper class and the rest of the world. Marian
Lionors avatar reviewed Death on the Cliff Walk (Gilded Age, Bk 1) on + 70 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This was my first Mary Kruger mystery. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to. The main character must solve a murder as she walks the fine line between the upper class and the servant class.
reviewed Death on the Cliff Walk (Gilded Age, Bk 1) on + 144 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
First in this series.
kkowert avatar reviewed Death on the Cliff Walk (Gilded Age, Bk 1) on + 44 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a clever murder mystery set in Newport Rhode Island at the end of the 19th century where the wealthy and snobby invade Newport every summer. A Cliff Walk Killer has killed maids who have taken a stroll at night on the cliff walk. Since only maids (working class people) have been killed, the cottagers (wealthy elite) dont feel threatened and dont want to cooperate with the police.

Brooke is a niece of wealthy cottager and tries to get involved with the murder investigation because she is scared and feels she can contribute to the investigation since the cottagers will talk to her. She is in the unique position of being trusted by the servants and society since she was raised by working class parents. When her parents died, her wealthy aunt took Brooke in and wants her to become a respected member of her society.
There are plenty of twists and turns and the murderer is not easy to guess. I enjoyed the great historical background on Newport in its heyday.
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