A Sense of Entitlement

Traveling secretary and dilettante detective Hattie Davish is bringing her talents to a small New England town whose wealthy residents have more secrets than they do money...

"Downton Abbey with a US flair!"
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When Hattie Davish's job takes her to Newport, Rhode Island, she welcomes the opportunity for a semi-vacation, and perhaps even a summer romance.  But her hopes for relaxation are dashed when she learns that members of the local labor unions are at odds with Newport's gentry.  Amidst flaring tensions, an explosion rocks the wharf.  In the ensuing turmoil, Mr. Harland Whitwell, one of Newport's most eminent citizens, is found stabbed to death, his hands clutching a strike pamphlet.  All signs point to a vengeful union member bent on taking down the aristocracy, but Hattie starts digging and finds a few skeletons in the closets of the impeccable Whitwell mansion.  As she strikes down the whispers spilling out of Newport's rumor mill, she'll uncover a truth more scandalous than anyone imagined--and a killer with a rapacious sense of entitlement...




“The third Hattie Davish mystery is a thoroughly entertaining trip into the lives of the wealthy in the late 19th century as they vacation in Newport, R.I. Vivid descriptions of the characters and social issues that plagued the era lend authenticity to the mystery. Hattie is a smart and resourceful heroine who has a knack for stumbling upon dead bodies. She struggles internally as her loyalty to her employer is in direct conflict with identifying the guilty parties. Well researched and plotted, this fast-paced historical mystery delivers.” – RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

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