A Ring of Truth by Michelle Cox (English) Paperback Book

Description: A Ring of Truth by Michelle Cox A Ring of Truth is the next exciting installment of the Henrietta and Inspector Clive series, in which Clive reveals that he is actually the heir of the Howard estate and fortune, Henrietta discovers she may not be who she thought she was-and both must decide if they are really meant for each other. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Mixing Romance and Mystery in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail!""Henrietta and Inspector Howard make a charming odd couple in A Ring of Truth, mixing mystery and romance in a fizzy 1930s cocktail." Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author "The crme de la crme of historical fiction," Brit+Co "Brimming with dark plot on every page, this unpredictable literary thrill ride will transport you to the heart of 1930s Chicago and the love story of a lifetime." POPSUGAR In this second book of the series, Henrietta and Clive delightfully rewrite Pride and Prejudice-with a hint of mystery!Newly engaged, Clive and Henrietta now begin the difficult task of meeting each others family. "Difficult" because Clive has neglected to tell Henrietta that he is in fact the heir to the Howard estate and fortune, and Henrietta has just discovered that her mother has been hiding secrets about her past as well. When Clive brings Henrietta to the family estate to meet his parents, they are less than enthused about his impoverished intended. Left alone in this extravagant new world when Clive returns to the city, Henrietta finds herself more at home with the servants than his family, much to the disapproval of Mrs. Howard-and soon gets caught up in the disappearance of an elderly servants ring, not realizing that in doing so she has become part of a bigger, darker plot.As Clive and Henrietta attempt to discover the truth in the two very different worlds unraveling around them, they both begin to wonder: Are they meant for each other after all? Author Biography Michelle Cox is the author of the multiple award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as "Novel Notes of Local Lore," a weekly blog dedicated to Chicagos forgotten residents. She suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s and, having yet to discover a handy time machine lying around, has resorted to writing about the era as a way of getting herself back there. Coincidentally, her books have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and many others, so she might be on to something. Unbeknownst to most, Michelle hoards board games she doesnt have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also marmalade. Review Awards:2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards): Gold Winner in Book Series - Fiction2017 Next Gen indies: Romance Finalist, Mystery Finalist, Best Series Finalist2017 Readers Favorite: Honorable Mention - Mystery2018 National Indie Excellence Awards: Regional Fiction Finalist - Midwest2018 Independent Press Award: Romantic Suspense Winner2018 Chanticleer Book Awards: Mystery and Mayhem – 1st Place Winner, Historical Fiction (Goethe) Finalist, and Romance (Chatelaine) Finalist2018 Independent Press Award: Winner in Romantic Suspense2017 Beverly Hills Book Awards: Regional Fiction Winner – Northeast, Cross-Genre Finalist, and Mystery Finalist2017 Chicago Writers Association Awards: Shortlisted for Indie Fiction2017-2018 Reader Views Literary Awards: Adult Fiction Finalists"Henrietta and Inspector Howard make a charming odd couple in A Ring of Truth, mixing mystery and romance in a fizzy 1930s cocktail." Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author"The crème de la crème of historical fiction, A Ring of Truth is the unpredictable mystery youll be reading and rereading for the rest of 2017." Brit+Co"Brimming with dark plot on every page, this unpredictable literary thrill ride will transport you to the heart of 1930s Chicago and the love story of a lifetime." Popsugar"Theres a lot to love about the bloodhound couple at the center of this cozy mystery." Foreword Reviews"The second book of this mystery series is laced with fiery romance so delicious every reader will struggle to put it down. If you devoured Pride and Prejudice, this love story will get your heart beating just as fast." Redbook"A 1930s Chicagoan love story with a heavy dose of thrilling mystery – we bet we have your attention. If you arent already addicted to Clive and Henriettas epic love story we recommend you indulge your imagination with the first book and then move on to A Ring Of Truth – the absolutely unputdownable sequel that centers around Clives mysterious fortune and strange wrath of his affluent family." Bookstr"Set in the 1930s, this romantic mystery combines the teetering elegance of Downton Abbey and the staid traditions of Pride and Prejudice with a bit of spunk and determination that suggest Jacqueline Winspears Maisie Dobbs." Booklist"An engaging and effective romp rich with historical details." Kirkus"A sensational story with an exciting setting that readers will enjoy navigating . . . Clive and Henrietta are well-developed, real, and memorable. They are an incredible pair of sleuths and the reader learns to care about them as they are eager to see what happens at the end. A Ring of Truth features great writing with exceptional dialogues and a plot that is swiftly paced, driven by a strong conflict." Readers Favorite"Cox does an excellent job of bringing the 1930s to life with the Chicago setting and details true to the era. The couples chemistry is endearing, and the background stories, colorful characters, and vividly described scenes also add a lot to the authenticity of the drama." Reader Views"This addicting historical fiction novel will have you wishing you could have experienced 1930s Chicago." — Buzzfeed"Light romance with witty writing, while still maintaining a somber and serious story, this book is a delight." — Independent Book Publishers Association"The characters are well-drawn, with depth. Cox builds anticipation by foreshadowing issues that will come up in future volumes of the series. Hen and Clives romance is real and touching." — Historical Novel Society"Once that glass slipper fits, how hard is it for Cinderella to adapt to life as the princess after so long as the scullery maid? And how many people are just itching for her to fail? A Ring of Truth features the same well-developed characters, adding depth and complexity to the story, while also giving readers that same "you are there" feeling of a walk back in time." — Chanticleer Reviews, 5 stars!"A Ring of Truth is the second book in the delightful Henrietta and Inspector Howard series, but theres plenty to dive straight into even if you havent read the last one." Bustle Promotional • The first book in this series had a starred review from Booklist: "Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon." —Booklist, starred review, and Library Journal gave a stellar review: "Flavored with 1930s slang and fashion, this first volume in what one hopes will be a long series is absorbing. Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths. Readers will not see the final twist coming." The first book was also Included in the The Reading Rooms list of "5 Historical Fiction Reads for Romance Lovers"• Author possesses a strong readership who anticipate the second book in the series; she is currently on the first book in the series second print run.• Author will schedule book tour and launch party• A Girl Like You (Book 1 of the series) was listed as a top read by The Culturalist, The Reading Room, Your Tango, Popsugar, and Buzzfeed. It also placed as a finalist in Romance in the Next Gen Awards and received starred reviews from both Booklist and Library Journal.• Tailored publicity campaign through BookSparsPR including local and national print, public radio, content strategy, guest posts on blogs• Select advertising and pitching for reviews in print and online forums• Coordinated social media campaign using authors brand website and blog: Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin• Outreach to bookstores and libraries across the U.S. coincidental to multi-city book tour Review Quote "The second book of this mystery series is laced with fiery romance so delicious every reader will struggle to put it down. If you devoured Pride and Prejudice , this love story will get your heart beating just as fast."-- Redbook "The crme de la crme of historical fiction, A Ring of Truth is the unpredictable mystery youll be reading and rereading for the rest of 2017."--Brit+Co "Set in the 1930s, this romantic mystery combines the teetering elegance of Downton Abbey and the staid traditions of Pride and Prejudice with a bit of spunk and determination that suggest Jacqueline Winspears Maisie Dobbs." -- Booklist "Henrietta and Inspector Howard make a charming odd couple in Ring of Truth , mixing mystery and romance in a fizzy 1930s cocktail."--Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author of Night Night, Sleep Tight "Brimming with dark plot on every page, this unpredictable literary thrill ride will transport you to the heart of 1930s Chicago and the love story of a lifetime."--POPSUGAR Praise for Book 1 of the series:"Michelle Cox masterfully recreates 1930s Chicago, bringing to life its diverse neighborhoods and eclectic residents, as well as its seedy side. Henrietta and Inspector Howard are the best pair of sleuths Ive come across in ages--Cox makes us care not just about the case, but about her characters. A fantastic start to what is sure to be a long-running series." --Tasha Alexander, New York Times best-selling author of The Adventuress"Fans of spunky, historical heroines will love Henrietta Von Harmon." --Booklist starred review"Flavored with 1930s slang and fashion, this first volume in what one hopes will be a long series is absorbing. Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths. Readers will not see the final twist coming." --Library Journal starred review Description for Sales People * Romance novels accounted for $1.08 billion in sales in 2013.* Mystery/Detective novels accounted for $442 million in sales in 2013. * 46% of readers of romance/romantic suspense read one novel per week; in comparison, the typical American reads five books a year.* Strong female protagonist Details ISBN1631521969 Author Michelle Cox Short Title RING OF TRUTH Pages 320 Publisher She Writes Press Language English ISBN-10 1631521969 ISBN-13 9781631521966 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Series A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel Series Number 2 Imprint She Writes Press Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2017-05-18 US Release Date 2017-05-18 UK Release Date 2017-05-18 Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-05-18 Audience General AU Release Date 2017-07-10 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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