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It wasn’t love that brought Rosemary Lillywhite to New York City—it was curiosity. And everyone knows how that particular story usually ends.
When Desmond’s latest fascination, spirited speakeasy proprietor Imogene Quinn, invites the group to an exclusive estate auction at a Fifth Avenue mansion, Rosemary expects little more than an evening of glamour and mild intrigue. What she doesn’t expect is the theft of a priceless couture gown—or for a member of the household to turn up dead.
The case quickly grows more perplexing by the minute.
Every suspect has the means, the motive, and the opportunity to commit the crime—and every one of them also has an airtight alibi. With the truth buried beneath layers of deception and misdirection, Rosemary finds herself facing one of the most baffling investigations she’s ever encountered.
Fortunately, Desmond has excellent taste in friends.
Imogene Quinn proves to be more than a charming hostess—she’s a sharp-minded amateur sleuth in her own right, with a few investigative tricks that rival Rosemary’s own. When the situation demands it, the two women join forces, determined to uncover the truth no matter how cleverly it’s been concealed.
With time running short and secrets stacked as high as Manhattan’s skyline, Rosemary must help unravel a mystery where everyone is innocent… and someone is very much a murderer.
An American Alibi is the tenth book in the Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates series, a 1920s historical cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuthing, light romance, and classic Golden Age flair.
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Emily Queen writes cozy historical murder mysteries set in the roaring twenties, where secrets hide behind polite smiles and justice always gets its due.
Her novels feature amateur sleuths, tight-knit friendships, gentle romance, and just enough danger to keep things interesting—without graphic violence or dark themes.
And while Emily firmly believes murder belongs only on the page, if you’re not careful, she might just kill you off in one of her books.
When she’s not plotting fictional crimes, Emily enjoys researching historical details, crafting charming mysteries, and bringing the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s to life for modern cozy mystery readers.
