“A deliciously satisfying Gilded Age mystery in which Murphy proves the worthy heir to both Louis Auchincloss and E. L. Doctorow.” ---- Susan Nagel, author of Mistress of the Elgin Marbles
“We eagerly follow the story of William Dysart and his seductive but shallow wife, aloof father, smug colleagues, and haunting new acquaintance, Sybil Curtis, avid to know how their lives will unfold. This is a gorgeous book, beautifully rendered and deeply felt” --- Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of Breaking the Bank