Western silver heiress Val DeVere anticipates a joyful picnic in 1899 Newport but is urgently summoned to New York by a friend’s cryptic plea. Theo begs Val to save his cousin Phoebe from a murderous Irish manservant, who he claims killed her twin in Boston. Despite warnings, Phoebe insists on traveling to the Rockies. The servant’s resemblance to Val’s late father stirs doubt, and when Phoebe is found murdered, suspicion falls on the Irishman. Yet, Val feels the truth is elusive and races against time to uncover the real killer, risking arrest as an accessory to murder.
A Gilded Redwood Coffin (The Roddy and Val DeVere Gilded Age Series)
Western silver heiress Val DeVere expects nothing but joy at an elegant Newport picnic in 1899, only to be abruptly summoned to New York by a close friend's urgent and cryptic plea: "PLEASE HELP...THEO B."
Print length
334
Language
English
Publisher
Cecelia Tichi
Publication date
January 28, 2025
Formats: Paperback and Kindle Edition
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025
Verified Purchase
Brilliant and Engaging...A Must-Read!
It is a genuinely tremendous and engaging read. The author does an excellent job of finding the means of balancing the high society background of Val’s character with the mystery and intrigue that the narrative provides. The imagery and atmosphere of the Gilded Age translate perfectly on the page, and the historical aspect of the setting draws the reader into the story more and more.
The character arcs in this novel were engaging. Val’s strength and resilience showcased her character’s overall growth throughout the series, yet the book allows new readers to jump into the story quickly. The haunting nature of the case and the shocking twists and turns the narrative takes will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more adventures in this fantastic historical fiction thriller.
by Jennifer
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2025
Verified Purchase
Murder mystery in old New York
I was looking for a book to read one night and stumbled upon “ A gilded redwood Coffin” by Cecelia Tichi. I don’t usually read historical fiction type books but I figured I would give it a try. I am so glad I did. The story takes place largely in NY which immediately drew me in having been born and raised in NY. I was instantly drawn to the way Tichi takes you back to that historical time period . I was able to visualize how things must have looked back in those days by her use of descriptive words. I loved how Roddy and Val the two main authors had such unique personalities.
I also liked how the author stuck recipes throughout the book. I have read several other books that do that and I enjoy making the recipes after I’m done with the book. I didn’t realize at first that this was a series of books but I was able to follow along and not be lost at all. I found myself not being able to put the book down so I could see how it ended. I will definitely be going back and reading the other books in this series . Cecelia Tichi definitely has a fan in me.