"What a thoroughly charming book! A beautiful combination of entertaining characters, minute historical research, and a powerful evocation of time and place." —New York Times bestselling author Barbara HamblyBoston, 1868: The dawn of the Gilded Age, an era of burgeoning commerce and invention, of unimaginable new fortunes and lavish excess—for some. Born into poverty, young Nell Sweeney scratches by on her wits and little else until fortune blesses her wit...

“Nell is one of the strongest, most honorable, and dearest heroines to grace the pages of an amateur sleuth novel.... P.B. Ryan knows how to write a tale that will grip and keep readers’ interest throughout the novel.” —Midwest Book ReviewsNell Sweeney, a young Irish-born governess in post-Civil War Boston, may not have much, but she does possess both a keen mind and a brave heart. As governess to the wealthy Hewitt family, she finds plenty of opportunities to use both—especially w...

“It’s always a good day when a new Nell Sweeney book arrives.” —CA ReviewsJuly 1870: Nell Sweeney’s position as governess for the venerable Hewitts of Boston affords her a unique perspective in an era of sharp class distinctions. Neither servant nor gentlewoman, she can fit in among the denizens of a waterfront tenement or the bluebloods of Colonnade Row. But there are many of the latter who regard her as just another good-for-nothing Irisher.Nell is shocked to learn that h...

"As always, the author excels at setting the scene, evoking the time and place by use of the day-to-day details as well as historical events. The resolution of the central mystery is almost secondary to the revelations about Nell's past and the way the author ties up all the loose ends of her present situation. Longtime readers will enjoy this aspect immensely; I know I did. This has been a gorgeously written series, populated with unique and unforgettable characters." —CA ReviewsS...

“Death on Beacon Hill continues Ms. Ryan’s excellent Nell Sweeney series. The rich characterization and her strong evocation of place, coupled with a well-plotted tale, make for a rich story. Add a clever conclusion and Ms. Ryan delivers a fascinating read.” —Fresh FictionBoston, 1869: As governess to the wealthy Hewitts, Irish immigrant Nell Sweeney belongs to no particular caste—hers is halfway between her brethren and the Brahmin. But now, a double murder involves both maid and ...

“A mesmerizing mystery. Not only does Ryan provide readers with a tightly wound, suspenseful novel peopled with multidimensional characters, she writes about an era whose problems mirror our own. This is a historical period she knows and brings to life so clearly that readers are totally immersed. Nell is an ideal heroine: smart, intrepid and human. Be on the lookout for her return.” —RT BookReviewsOn Sept. 24, 1869, the gold market crumbles, and fortunes are lost in a matter of mi...

Nell wird von ihrer dunklen Vergangenheit eingeholt …Der letzte Fall für Nell Sweeney – Gouvernante mit Herz und Detektivin aus LeidenschaftCape Cod, 1870: Nell ist erschüttert, als sie erfährt, dass ein Mann, der nach einem heimtückischen Raubüberfall und Mord in seinem Versteck verbrannte, ihr Bruder Jamie gewesen sein soll. Unmöglich, glaubt sie und beginnt im sommerlichen Cape Cod zu ermitteln. Bis unversehens ein dunkles Geheimnis aus ihrer irischen Ve...

Gouvernante mit Herz und Detektivin aus Leidenschaft - Nell Sweeneys zweiter FallSpannender historischer Krimi für Fans von Annis Bell und Robert C. MarleyBoston, 1868: Die geborene Irin Nell Sweeney besitzt nicht viel in Boston - außer einem scharfen Verstand und einem mutigen Herz. Als Gouvernante der reichen Familie Hewitt gibt es genügend Momente, in denen ihr beides von großem Nutzen ist.Als die armen Fallons zu Viola Hewitt kommen und sie verzwe...