A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
Thanks to Liz Kelsch of Sourcebooks, I am giving away one copy of ‘A Front Page Affair’ by Radha Vatsal.
Description of A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
The Lusitania has just been sunk, and headlines about a shooting at J.P. Morgan’s mansion and the Great War are splashed across the front page of every newspaper. Capability “Kitty” Weeks would love nothing more than to report on the news of the day, but she’s stuck writing about fashion and society gossip over on the Ladies’ Page―until a man is murdered at a high society picnic on her beat.
Determined to prove her worth as a journalist, Kitty finds herself plunged into the midst of a wartime conspiracy that threatens to derail the United States’ attempt temain neutral―and to disrupt the privileged life she has always known.
Radha Vatsal’s A Front Page Affair is the first book in highly anticipated series featuring rising journalism star Kitty Weeks.
Praise for A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
“This lively and well-researched debut introduces a charming historical series and an appealing fish-out-of-water sleuth who seeks independence and a career in an age when most women are bent on getting married, particularly to titled Englishmen.” —Library Journal (starred review), Debut of the Month
[A] spirited debut … Vatsal deftly intertwines the tumult of the era, from emerging women’s rights to spreading international conflict, into this rich historical.” —Publishers Weekly
“This first in a planned series is a nice combination of mystery and thriller seasoned by historical facts and a look at women’s lives before women’s liberation.” —Kirkus Review
“The fascinating historical details add flair to this thoroughly engaging mystery starring an intelligent amateur sleuth reminiscent of Rhys Bowen’s Molly Murphy. Vatsal’s debut will leave readers eager for Kitty’s next adventure.” —Booklist
About Radha Vatsal
Radha Vatsal grew up in Mumbai, India, and came to the United States to attend boarding school when she was sixteen. Her fascination with the 1910s began when she studied women filmmakers and action-film heroines of silent cinema at Duke University, where she earned her PhD from the English department. A Front Page Affair is her first novel.
Radha lives with her husband and two daughters in New York City.
Giveaway of A Front Page Affair by Radha Vatsal
This giveaway is open to Canada and the U.S. and ends on July 8, 2016 at midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
I recently read Dead Wake, which details the crossing of the Lusitania. I think this would be a great, fictional counterpart and a good story set in that era. Thanks so much!
Sounds like an interesting era for the setting, and a good mystery as well.
I’m intrigued by the cover, the setting, and that it’s a mystery. I love historical fiction even more when a mystery is woven in.
A unique novel and series which I would enjoy. The era, Kitty and the story sounds captivating.
Doesn’t this book have a great cover (and synopsis of course)? I was lucky enough to snatch an e-arc on NetGalley and need to get started on it…are you reading it, Teddy? Good luck, giveaway entrants! Cheers, Kara S
I love the time period. The cover is eye-catching too. Kitty reminds me of the female detectives in Anne Perry’s works.
This arrived today. Thank you, Teddy!