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A Fatal First Night

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A Fatal First Night

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An Ella Shane Mystery, v.2

It's easy to be overlooked in Gilded Age Manhattan, but the Ella Shane Opera Company's latest premier manages to attract adoring crowds, rave reviews, and a killer who's a real showstopper! New York City, Fall 1899. Flawless basso Albert Reuter is found lurched over a bloody body in his dressing room, seemingly taking inspiration from his role as the murderous Richard III. With a disturbing homicide case stealing the spotlight, Ella can't be so certain Albert is the one who belongs behind bars . . . Now, Ella must think on her feet while sorting out a wild series of puzzling mishaps and interlocking mysteries. Yet even when sided with her aristocratic beau, does this scrappy diva have the chops to upstage the true criminal, or will this be the last time she headlines a Broadway marquee?

Intro -- Also by -- Title Page -- Table of Contents -- Copyright Page -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 -- In Which Premiere Night Does Not Go to Plan -- Chapter 2 -- In Which Reviews Are Good, but the News Is Not -- Chapter 3 -- Enter the Second Richard III, Stage Left -- Chapter 4 -- In Which Our Divas Prepare -- Chapter 5 -- Intermission at Washington Square -- Chapter 6 -- Messages from Far and Near -- Chapter 7 -- In Which We Make a Visit to the Afflicted -- Chapter 8 -- We Duel Again -- Chapter 9 -- In Which the Barrister Offers a Lesson in CriminologyChapter 10 -- In Which We Consider Vexing Questions -- Chapter 11 -- On Trial for Her Life -- Chapter 12 -- While Awaiting the Verdict -- Chapter 13 -- In Which Benefit Night Becomes Far Too Interesting -- Chapter 14 -- Roses of the Wars -- Chapter 15 -- In Which We Enjoy a Quiet Morning at Home -- Chapter 16 -- A Friendly Tea -- Chapter 17 -- Candlelight and Dark Signs -- Chapter 18 -- Women on a Wheel -- Chapter 19 -- In Which We Learn More of a Poor Boy of Summer -- Chapter 20 -- In Which We Duel the Duke and a Few Assorted Demons -- Chapter 21 -- Calisthenics, Mental and OtherwiseChapter 22 -- A Morning Walk -- Chapter 23 -- In Which Our Detective Finds a Clue -- Chapter 24 -- In Which the Matinee Takes a Dangerous Turn -- Chapter 25 -- In Which We Entertain an Unexpected Guest -- Chapter 26 -- A Genteel Reception at the Diva's -- Chapter 27 -- Not Holmes, but Marry, 'Tis Enough -- Chapter 28 -- The Capture of the Sword Thief -- Chapter 29 -- In Which We Ruminate by the Stove -- Chapter 30 -- A Tense Day for the Company and Friends -- Chapter 31 -- A Battlefield Promotion at Bosworth -- Chapter 32 -- In Which the Cast Adjourns to Washington SquareChapter 33 -- Do We Understand Each Other? -- Epilogue -- For the Festival of Lights

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