Every woman plays a part—but some are more dangerous than others…
Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He’s lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.
She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son Gideon is the rarest of species—an honest man in a dishonest world. She knows she’s playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who’s biding his time within this gilded orbit, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past.
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I’m disappointed with City of Lies. I love Thompson’s Gaslight mystery series, but this new series just never felt right to me. It also took me way too long to read this. This 300 page novel felt so long and it felt like a struggle whenever I was reading it.
I liked the setting of the novel – 1917 in Washington, DC. Women are lining up in front of the White House to fight for their right to vote. At times, I felt that it was 1917, but other times I felt that the setting could of been at any time.
I was hoping for more of a mystery, but it was more of a romance and a con plot. I enjoyed aspects of the con, but I felt that it got lost with all of the other storylines going on. I also didn’t enjoy the main character Elizabeth. It just felt that things were a bit too easy for her and everyone was falling in love with her (that gets a bit tiresome).
2 calculators out of a potential 5. Not a fan and won’t be continuing with the series.
I have trouble with characters like that also. I like more flawed characters.
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Me too! I loved flawed characters.
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Oh bummer, the synopsis sounded so good! Thanks for your review 🙂
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I’m so glad I wasn’t alone in not really liking this book! I was really looking forward to reading it, because I love the Gaslight mysteries. But this book was really disappointing and predictable. Like you said, there was too much romance and con plot and too little mystery!
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Totally agree! It was disappointing! I have my next Gaslight mystery waiting for me at the library!
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I’m sorry you didn’t like the book. I hate when that happens. I’m reading a book like that right now.
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It’s awful! I hope your next read is much better!
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Sorry to hear this wasn’t a favourite.
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I’m sad to hear you didn’t enjoy this one because the cover is lovely and the premise sounds fun!
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I know! So disappointing!
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Sorry to hear that you didn’t like the book. Great review though.
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Thank you!
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It is a pity as the synopsis sounded like it had potential.
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I know! It’s too bad
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Gosh that bad ah. I think I pass it by too.
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Good choice!
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Totally understand this – I have felt the same way many time – well stated!
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Thank you DJ!
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Great honest review, Bummer I’m sorry this book didn’t really work out for you I hope your next read is a much better one. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
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Thank you!
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sorry to see it wasn’t to your liking. Loved reading your honest review!
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Too bad this series was not what you were expecting. At least you can continue to enjoy her Gaslight Mystery series. Nice honest review Amanda.
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