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Murder, She Uncovered
An intrepid 1930s Manhattan socialite uncovers deadly secrets during an assignment to the Hamptons in this riveting historical cozy mystery for readers of Victoria Thompson, Anne Perry, and Rhys Bowen.
Westhampton, 1938. To the dismay of her well-to-do family, Elizabeth “Biz” Adams is quickly establishing herself as a seasoned photographer over at the Daily Trumpet. Growing more confident in her decision to pursue a career, Elizabeth is thrilled when she and her reporter sidekick, Ralph Kaminsky, are sent to Long Island to cover the story of a young maid found dead in one of the glamourous summer homes in the devastating aftermath of the Great New England Hurricane—also known as the Long Island Express.
At first it’s assumed that the young woman was caught in the terrible storm, but when a suspicious wound is found on the side of her head, the police suspect murder. The maid’s death becomes even more tragic when it’s discovered she was pregnant, and with Elizabeth and Kaminsky at the scene of the crime, the Daily Trumpet scoops all the other papers in town.
The young woman’s boyfriend emerges as the likeliest suspect. But as Elizabeth follows the story, she begins to wonder whether someone in the household of the maid’s employers might be responsible—someone who’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth about the baby’s paternity hidden. . . .
Look for all of Peg Cochran’s delightful mysteries featuring Elizabeth Adams, which can be read together or separately:
MURDER, SHE REPORTED
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED
Westhampton, 1938. To the dismay of her well-to-do family, Elizabeth “Biz” Adams is quickly establishing herself as a seasoned photographer over at the Daily Trumpet. Growing more confident in her decision to pursue a career, Elizabeth is thrilled when she and her reporter sidekick, Ralph Kaminsky, are sent to Long Island to cover the story of a young maid found dead in one of the glamourous summer homes in the devastating aftermath of the Great New England Hurricane—also known as the Long Island Express.
At first it’s assumed that the young woman was caught in the terrible storm, but when a suspicious wound is found on the side of her head, the police suspect murder. The maid’s death becomes even more tragic when it’s discovered she was pregnant, and with Elizabeth and Kaminsky at the scene of the crime, the Daily Trumpet scoops all the other papers in town.
The young woman’s boyfriend emerges as the likeliest suspect. But as Elizabeth follows the story, she begins to wonder whether someone in the household of the maid’s employers might be responsible—someone who’ll stop at nothing to keep the truth about the baby’s paternity hidden. . . .
Look for all of Peg Cochran’s delightful mysteries featuring Elizabeth Adams, which can be read together or separately:
MURDER, SHE REPORTED
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED
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First published May 28, 2019
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About the author
Peg Cochran
30 books394 followersMystery writing lets Peg indulge her curiosity under the guise of “work” (aka research). She put pen to paper at age seven when she wrote plays and forced her cousins to perform them at Christmas dinner. She switched to mysteries when she discovered the perfect hiding place for a body down the street from her house.
When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, cooking, spoiling her granddaughter and checking her books' stats on Amazon.
A former Jersey girl, Peg now resides in Michigan. She is the author of the Open Book Series (written as Margaret Loudon), the Murder, She Reported series, the Cranberry Cove Series, the Farmer’s Daughter series, the Gourmet De-Lite series, the Lucille series, and the Sweet Nothings Lingerie series (written as Meg London.)
When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading, cooking, spoiling her granddaughter and checking her books' stats on Amazon.
A former Jersey girl, Peg now resides in Michigan. She is the author of the Open Book Series (written as Margaret Loudon), the Murder, She Reported series, the Cranberry Cove Series, the Farmer’s Daughter series, the Gourmet De-Lite series, the Lucille series, and the Sweet Nothings Lingerie series (written as Meg London.)
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May 31, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran has readers going back to September 21, 1938 in New York City. Elizabeth “Biz” Adams has just been promoted to crime photographer at the Daily Trumpet which means no more Gal Friday duties. The Great New England Hurricane hits the area unexpectedly leaving devastation in its wake. A week later, Ralph Kaminsky and Biz are sent to Westhampton where a maid was found dead in one of the devastated summer homes. Noeleen Donovan worked for Edith and Frederick Post who summered on Long Island and left the maid behind to close up the house. The young woman was stabbed in the back and the coroner discovers that Noeleen had been pregnant. Kaminsky feels this could be a big story, and he could use one with rumors floating around about reporter layoffs. Biz likes Kaminsky, especially since he took a chance on her when no one else would, so she decides to pursue a lead that could end up a headlining story. The duo wonder who would want to harm the Irish maid who went to mass every day and spent most of her time in her room. But everyone has secrets and someone silenced Noeleen to keep theirs hidden. Join Biz Adams and Kaminsky as they search for answers and attempt to scoop the other papers in Murder, She Uncovered.
Murder, She Uncovered is an action packed historical cozy mystery. Biz Adams is a socialite who wants a different type of life for herself. Despite her mother’s attempts to marry her off, Biz is still single and thrilled at being promoted to crime photographer. It also allows her to interact with Detective Sal Marino to whom Biz is attracted, but she does not see how it could work out between them with their differing backgrounds. When an Irish maid is murdered, Biz and Kaminsky are assigned the case. They want to discover who killed Noeleen Donovan and scoop the other papers. I like that the investigation is actively pursued throughout the book. They question a variety of people in their search for the truth. There are a couple of side stories as well. Ralph Kaminsky is the perfect partner for Elizabeth “Biz” Adams. They have different perspectives thanks to their diverse backgrounds. Kaminsky has a nose for news plus he has knowledge of the common man and Biz helps him navigate the upper class crowd courtesy of her upbringing. I also enjoyed getting know more about Biz’s family and her best friend, Irene Nowack. I like that we are learning more about Kaminsky a little at a time (he may be crotchety, but he has a good heart). There is great dialogue in Murder, She Uncovered (book is heavy in dialogue which I like) and Peg Cochran captured the lingo used in the 1930s. There are delightful descriptions that allow me to visualize the characters and the setting. I especially enjoy reading about Biz’s clothing and her cute hats. I appreciated the references to various books and movies like Rebecca and Bringing Up Baby. It was interesting to learn that Katharine Hepburn and her family were caught at the summer home during the hurricane. I can tell that the author did her research for the series. There are some great scenes with Biz having new experiences like eating hot dogs from a street cart and consuming pizza without silverware. Murder, She Uncovered is well-written with good pacing. I appreciated the author’s writing style which made the book a pleasure to read. One of my favorite lines from the book comes from Kaminsky when he told Biz “It’s your life. Live it your way.” I am eager to read Murder, She Encountered when it comes out later this year. Murder, She Uncovered has snappy dialogue, an intriguing mystery, developed characters, a sweet ending and lively humor.
Murder, She Uncovered is an action packed historical cozy mystery. Biz Adams is a socialite who wants a different type of life for herself. Despite her mother’s attempts to marry her off, Biz is still single and thrilled at being promoted to crime photographer. It also allows her to interact with Detective Sal Marino to whom Biz is attracted, but she does not see how it could work out between them with their differing backgrounds. When an Irish maid is murdered, Biz and Kaminsky are assigned the case. They want to discover who killed Noeleen Donovan and scoop the other papers. I like that the investigation is actively pursued throughout the book. They question a variety of people in their search for the truth. There are a couple of side stories as well. Ralph Kaminsky is the perfect partner for Elizabeth “Biz” Adams. They have different perspectives thanks to their diverse backgrounds. Kaminsky has a nose for news plus he has knowledge of the common man and Biz helps him navigate the upper class crowd courtesy of her upbringing. I also enjoyed getting know more about Biz’s family and her best friend, Irene Nowack. I like that we are learning more about Kaminsky a little at a time (he may be crotchety, but he has a good heart). There is great dialogue in Murder, She Uncovered (book is heavy in dialogue which I like) and Peg Cochran captured the lingo used in the 1930s. There are delightful descriptions that allow me to visualize the characters and the setting. I especially enjoy reading about Biz’s clothing and her cute hats. I appreciated the references to various books and movies like Rebecca and Bringing Up Baby. It was interesting to learn that Katharine Hepburn and her family were caught at the summer home during the hurricane. I can tell that the author did her research for the series. There are some great scenes with Biz having new experiences like eating hot dogs from a street cart and consuming pizza without silverware. Murder, She Uncovered is well-written with good pacing. I appreciated the author’s writing style which made the book a pleasure to read. One of my favorite lines from the book comes from Kaminsky when he told Biz “It’s your life. Live it your way.” I am eager to read Murder, She Encountered when it comes out later this year. Murder, She Uncovered has snappy dialogue, an intriguing mystery, developed characters, a sweet ending and lively humor.
June 10, 2019
The 1930’s in New York City comes alive in this latest mystery by Peg Cochran. The author takes us back and forth from New York City to Long Island, where a massive hurricane just struck. The storm left an incredible amount of devastation including a young dead woman. At first it was thought she was a victim of the storm, but it doesn’t take long for the police to rule it a homicide.
It’s a tricky situation since the young woman had been a maid for a wealthy family. She stayed behind to care for their summer home while the family went back to the city. Elizabeth Adams and Ralph Kaminsky are on the job trying to get the full story for their newspaper The Daily Trumpet. Elizabeth is a photographer, much to her wealthy family’s dismay. Ralph is the seasoned reporter. Together they make quite the investigative pair.
As the partners delve into the story, they are surprised to discover there were quite a few people who wanted to see the young maid dead. Elizabeth and Ralph are determined to beat the other newspapers and be the first to get the real story.
This is the second book of the series. You don’t have to read the first one to read this one, but I think it’s so much more enjoyable if you do. I feel as if I already know Elizabeth and her partner Ralph, too. We get into more about them as the storyline progresses.
There’s even a side romance storyline for Elizabeth with the local detective, Marino. A man her wealthy mother does not approve of. I often had to remind myself it’s the 1930’s and things were different back then.
The book is fast-paced and kept me guessing until the end. There were several different possibilities of who the culprit could be and I kept changing my mind. The ending took me by surprise.
I’m hoping there will be a third book soon. I look forward to being transported back in time to New York City in the 30’s.
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
It’s a tricky situation since the young woman had been a maid for a wealthy family. She stayed behind to care for their summer home while the family went back to the city. Elizabeth Adams and Ralph Kaminsky are on the job trying to get the full story for their newspaper The Daily Trumpet. Elizabeth is a photographer, much to her wealthy family’s dismay. Ralph is the seasoned reporter. Together they make quite the investigative pair.
As the partners delve into the story, they are surprised to discover there were quite a few people who wanted to see the young maid dead. Elizabeth and Ralph are determined to beat the other newspapers and be the first to get the real story.
This is the second book of the series. You don’t have to read the first one to read this one, but I think it’s so much more enjoyable if you do. I feel as if I already know Elizabeth and her partner Ralph, too. We get into more about them as the storyline progresses.
There’s even a side romance storyline for Elizabeth with the local detective, Marino. A man her wealthy mother does not approve of. I often had to remind myself it’s the 1930’s and things were different back then.
The book is fast-paced and kept me guessing until the end. There were several different possibilities of who the culprit could be and I kept changing my mind. The ending took me by surprise.
I’m hoping there will be a third book soon. I look forward to being transported back in time to New York City in the 30’s.
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
April 12, 2019
The scene is the 1938 New York City. The war is underway in Europe and prohibition is over. The mood is a mixture of anxious and buoyant. A young Upper East side woman who wants to be more than a socialite wife has decided to pursue a career at The Daily Trumpet newspaper as a crime scene photographer. Elizabeth “Biz” Adams finds herself accompanying crime reporter Kaminsky as he searches for leads on the case of an Irish servant who was murdered during a tumultuous storm that rocked Long Island. The circumstances surrounding the young immigrant’s death and the description of her by those that knew her well don’t match up. Biz soon finds that no-one is really who they seem to be on the surface. This book is heavy on the dialogue, but it works. The pages flow and the plot moves along flawlessly. This was my first historical cozy, but it won’t be my last.
May 27, 2019
Peg Cochran crafts a story that takes you on a journey and this one is no exception, I certainly didn't expect the final twist in the tale.
Elizabeth "Biz" Adams has been promoted to full time photographer at the Daily Trumpet and she normally works the crime beat with Kaminsky, the reporter who gave her the chance to show off her photographic skills. After a horrendous storm has buffeted the East Coast, the clean up has included finding the bodies of those that died in the storm, but one of the corpses was dead before the storm hit! Now with the paper planning of cutting back some of the reporters Kaminsky needs to get a good front page scoop and this story seems to be it (and Biz is determined to help), everyone says that the young Irish maid was a wonderful person, so why is she dead, and why are there so many suspects!
If Kaminsky is to keep his job and Biz is to keep hers (and step away from her matchmaking mother) they will need to combine forces again and get the killer out of the shadows and into the clink! If you haven't read this series yet, do so, I doubt you will be disappointed in this classic Cozy.
Elizabeth "Biz" Adams has been promoted to full time photographer at the Daily Trumpet and she normally works the crime beat with Kaminsky, the reporter who gave her the chance to show off her photographic skills. After a horrendous storm has buffeted the East Coast, the clean up has included finding the bodies of those that died in the storm, but one of the corpses was dead before the storm hit! Now with the paper planning of cutting back some of the reporters Kaminsky needs to get a good front page scoop and this story seems to be it (and Biz is determined to help), everyone says that the young Irish maid was a wonderful person, so why is she dead, and why are there so many suspects!
If Kaminsky is to keep his job and Biz is to keep hers (and step away from her matchmaking mother) they will need to combine forces again and get the killer out of the shadows and into the clink! If you haven't read this series yet, do so, I doubt you will be disappointed in this classic Cozy.
April 30, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered is the second book in the Murder, She Reported Series. It is a fine piece of historical fiction set in Manhattan in the 1930's where it was frowned on woman working in what was considered a man's world. Also if you were of a certain social class as a woman, you were not expected to work. Elizabeth "Biz" Adams, from a upper class family, has worked to establish herself as a photographer of the Daily Trumpet working with fellow reporter, Ralph Kaminsky. They are given information about the death of a maid at one of the upper crust summer houses. At first it was assumed it was due to the terrible storm that went through that area but when a severe injury to the back of the head is reported it is considered murder. Ralph and Biz start investigating the background, why she was still at the summer home, and who may have wanted her dead. In this book we find a great representation of social class discrimination as well as sexual discrimination. Peg Cochran has supplied a lot of twists and turns to her book to keep the reader interested and used wonderfully described settings.
April 11, 2019
Adios, epic fantasy, and hello, cozy mysteries. This book might have jump started my next genre phase. So...the things to be aware of when reading this book. One, it is the second book in the series. The first one is Murder, She Reported. However, I didn't know that when I read it and I didn't really have any problems following the story. Unlike your typical hardcore mystery, cozy mysteries are a bit more...chick lit.
Ergo, if that's not your thing...move along, sir (or madam).
"Murder, She Uncovered" hit all the genre expectations: amateur female sleuth, fast paced, all the plot twists, etc. It's definitely brains over brawn. Lovably so.
Anyway...it's been more than three years since I had last read a cozy mystery and this book gave me all kinds of nostalgia...plus a new author to add to my list of keepers.
The only downside was that the story was more dialogue than not. I would have liked a bit more details and development but, that being said, the characters were engaging and the dialogue was well enough to carry me through to the end.
Would I recommend? Absolutely
Ergo, if that's not your thing...move along, sir (or madam).
"Murder, She Uncovered" hit all the genre expectations: amateur female sleuth, fast paced, all the plot twists, etc. It's definitely brains over brawn. Lovably so.
Anyway...it's been more than three years since I had last read a cozy mystery and this book gave me all kinds of nostalgia...plus a new author to add to my list of keepers.
The only downside was that the story was more dialogue than not. I would have liked a bit more details and development but, that being said, the characters were engaging and the dialogue was well enough to carry me through to the end.
Would I recommend? Absolutely
February 19, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Who would murder of a good Catholic girl?
Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran is an eye-opening historical mystery filled with well-developed characters and 1930s New York City filled with amazing textures. I loved the mystery and the insights into the prejudice, social differences, and upper society expectations.
Elizabeth Adams
Elizabeth is the newly promoted crime photographer for the Daily Trumpet newspaper in New York City, and she is our sleuth. She is also a socialite and lives at home in her parents' posh townhouse. Elizabeth has a little of both worlds right now, but how long will she be able to maintain that balance?
I found that Elizabeth has compassion and purpose. Yet, sometimes she feels sickened by the macabre of the photos that she takes on the crime beat. She also seems to have this need to help people that aren’t as fortunate as herself.
Elizabeth works with the reporter, Kaminsky. She has learned so much from him and feels obligated to help him to not be pushed out due to his age.
I really liked Elizabeth, with her politeness, determination, and clever mind. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
Mystery
The mystery was well thought out, and the clues were there. We had multiple suspects with different motives, but not everyone had the opportunity. I liked the way that the social injustices, prejudices, mental illness, disabilities, and racism played through the story. It reminded me that it is better now than then, but not much as you would think it should be.
5 Stars for Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran
My rating for Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran is five stars. I loved the entirety of the story. I wouldn’t change a thing. I highly recommend this book to all the historical cozy mystery readers out there.
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Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran is an eye-opening historical mystery filled with well-developed characters and 1930s New York City filled with amazing textures. I loved the mystery and the insights into the prejudice, social differences, and upper society expectations.
Elizabeth Adams
Elizabeth is the newly promoted crime photographer for the Daily Trumpet newspaper in New York City, and she is our sleuth. She is also a socialite and lives at home in her parents' posh townhouse. Elizabeth has a little of both worlds right now, but how long will she be able to maintain that balance?
I found that Elizabeth has compassion and purpose. Yet, sometimes she feels sickened by the macabre of the photos that she takes on the crime beat. She also seems to have this need to help people that aren’t as fortunate as herself.
Elizabeth works with the reporter, Kaminsky. She has learned so much from him and feels obligated to help him to not be pushed out due to his age.
I really liked Elizabeth, with her politeness, determination, and clever mind. I look forward to reading more books in this series.
Mystery The mystery was well thought out, and the clues were there. We had multiple suspects with different motives, but not everyone had the opportunity. I liked the way that the social injustices, prejudices, mental illness, disabilities, and racism played through the story. It reminded me that it is better now than then, but not much as you would think it should be.
5 Stars for Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran
My rating for Murder, She Uncovered by Peg Cochran is five stars. I loved the entirety of the story. I wouldn’t change a thing. I highly recommend this book to all the historical cozy mystery readers out there.
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May 7, 2019
Elizabeth Adams is back as Biz, the intrepid crime photographer for the Daily Trumpet. And once again she is trying to navigate two very different worlds. The one in which she grew up in, of privilege and social responsibilities, and the one of her heart, where she can shine on her own.
I really enjoyed this book, as well as the first one. Elizabeth has many sides to her and she is an interesting character to get to know. Kaminsky is probably my favourite. He comes across as old-fashioned, but he gives Elizabeth a fair chance in a world ruled by men. And the relationship between Elizabeth and Detective Marino also develops quite nicely.
There is plenty of intrigue and mystery, and I enjoyed the author’s style of writing. I also like the setting of the story. I will definitely continue reading more from this series.
I received an advanced copy of the book from Netgalley to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book, as well as the first one. Elizabeth has many sides to her and she is an interesting character to get to know. Kaminsky is probably my favourite. He comes across as old-fashioned, but he gives Elizabeth a fair chance in a world ruled by men. And the relationship between Elizabeth and Detective Marino also develops quite nicely.
There is plenty of intrigue and mystery, and I enjoyed the author’s style of writing. I also like the setting of the story. I will definitely continue reading more from this series.
I received an advanced copy of the book from Netgalley to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 27, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered is the second book in the Murder, She Reported series.
A week after a terrible hurricane has hit New York City and Long Island crime photographer, Elizabeth “Biz” Adams and crime reporter Ralph Kaminsky are headed for Long Island to the investigate a body that has been found in one of the mansions. Their first thought is that she got caught up in the storm, but they arrive and talk to the coroner they learned that she had been stabbed and found in the servants quarters of the Mr. and Mrs. Post’s home. They also find out that the victim, Noeleen Donovan, was 5-months pregnant at the time.
There first thought was the father of the baby was the killer, he is the son of a prominent family in Westhampton. But they soon find other suspects to consider, she had lived in a boarding house where her cousin, Orla. They both had interviewed for the Post’s position, but when Noeleen got the job, Orla had to end up taking a job in a garment factory. The son the cook, Killian Brown comes under suspicion. The teenager is mentally challenged and tends to stalk the staff, making them very uncomfortable. Also, her priest, Father McGraph, had recently been transferred to her parish for unexplained reasons. But soon the priest is found hanging in his closet at the rectory. It’s unsure if he was killed or did he hang himself out of guilt. Biz and Ralph know that they need to pull out all stops before any more deaths occur in Westhampton.
Biz and Sal Marino, a police detective who Biz had worked with in Murder, She Reported, seem to be developing some interest in each other. Marino has asked Biz to have dinner with him and his parents but Biz is hesitant. They are from different social structures and her folks, her mother for sure, wouldn’t approve of her being seen in public on the arm of a “police detective.
I love this new interesting series. The stories are well written and told and extremely interesting. The characters are all interesting and well developed. The story is set in 1938 and the scenes seem to be historically accurate.
I can’t wait for the next book, Murder, She Encountered and due out in December 2019, to see what stories Biz and Ralph will be following. And of course, to see if romance will be blooming for Biz and Sal.
A week after a terrible hurricane has hit New York City and Long Island crime photographer, Elizabeth “Biz” Adams and crime reporter Ralph Kaminsky are headed for Long Island to the investigate a body that has been found in one of the mansions. Their first thought is that she got caught up in the storm, but they arrive and talk to the coroner they learned that she had been stabbed and found in the servants quarters of the Mr. and Mrs. Post’s home. They also find out that the victim, Noeleen Donovan, was 5-months pregnant at the time.
There first thought was the father of the baby was the killer, he is the son of a prominent family in Westhampton. But they soon find other suspects to consider, she had lived in a boarding house where her cousin, Orla. They both had interviewed for the Post’s position, but when Noeleen got the job, Orla had to end up taking a job in a garment factory. The son the cook, Killian Brown comes under suspicion. The teenager is mentally challenged and tends to stalk the staff, making them very uncomfortable. Also, her priest, Father McGraph, had recently been transferred to her parish for unexplained reasons. But soon the priest is found hanging in his closet at the rectory. It’s unsure if he was killed or did he hang himself out of guilt. Biz and Ralph know that they need to pull out all stops before any more deaths occur in Westhampton.
Biz and Sal Marino, a police detective who Biz had worked with in Murder, She Reported, seem to be developing some interest in each other. Marino has asked Biz to have dinner with him and his parents but Biz is hesitant. They are from different social structures and her folks, her mother for sure, wouldn’t approve of her being seen in public on the arm of a “police detective.
I love this new interesting series. The stories are well written and told and extremely interesting. The characters are all interesting and well developed. The story is set in 1938 and the scenes seem to be historically accurate.
I can’t wait for the next book, Murder, She Encountered and due out in December 2019, to see what stories Biz and Ralph will be following. And of course, to see if romance will be blooming for Biz and Sal.
May 17, 2019
This is the second book of the Murder, She Uncovered series set in 1930’s Westhampton, Long Island, New York. Elizabeth “Biz” Adams is a high society gal who prefers to work even thought every other lady of her nature is not. Working isn’t a thing that is done by a lady back then. They are of society. It is above them. Elizabeth is a photo-journalist at the Daily Trumpet working along side Ralph Kaminsky, a seasoned reporter who is afraid budget cuts might lose him his job.
There is a lot going on in this book. A couple of different murders occur, guys stepping out on gals, gals causing trouble for other gals, a murder made to look like a suicide, the gamut. Elizabeth takes everything in stride taking pictures of a women pushed from a window lying dead on the pavement to a priest tied up as if he had killed himself. She is one gutsy lady. I am not sure I would have taken such photos even today.
The mystery is engaging and she and Kaminsky follow every lead they come across. Elizabeth provides quite a few insights that the duo follow. The police are not stupid in this series either. She finds herself in a quandary when her mother wants her to marry Phillips who is a man of her society standard and she would rather hang out eating pizza with Detective Sly Marino. I was surprised how looked down upon the police were at that time in the 1930’s. I felt bad for Marino. He seemed a standup guy just looking to solve his cases and find love with Elizabeth.
The ending was sweet and the mystery solved to a surprising conclusion. I liked the whodunit of it all. Following the duo around was fun and entertaining. I will definitely pick up book one in this series and add Peg Cochran books to my TBR.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
There is a lot going on in this book. A couple of different murders occur, guys stepping out on gals, gals causing trouble for other gals, a murder made to look like a suicide, the gamut. Elizabeth takes everything in stride taking pictures of a women pushed from a window lying dead on the pavement to a priest tied up as if he had killed himself. She is one gutsy lady. I am not sure I would have taken such photos even today.
The mystery is engaging and she and Kaminsky follow every lead they come across. Elizabeth provides quite a few insights that the duo follow. The police are not stupid in this series either. She finds herself in a quandary when her mother wants her to marry Phillips who is a man of her society standard and she would rather hang out eating pizza with Detective Sly Marino. I was surprised how looked down upon the police were at that time in the 1930’s. I felt bad for Marino. He seemed a standup guy just looking to solve his cases and find love with Elizabeth.
The ending was sweet and the mystery solved to a surprising conclusion. I liked the whodunit of it all. Following the duo around was fun and entertaining. I will definitely pick up book one in this series and add Peg Cochran books to my TBR.
I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title.
June 2, 2019
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED by Peg Cochran
The Second Murder, She Reported Mystery
Despite being a socialite, Elizabeth "Biz" Adams is proud of the fact that she's a working woman, and even prouder that's she's been promoted. Now an official photographer for the Daily Trumpet Elizabeth and her crime reporter partner, Kaminsky, are called to Long Island after a devastating hurricane leaves hundreds dead. But it wasn't the hurricane that killed the Irish maid, Noeleen. She was murdered. As the duo investigate they find themselves discovering more bodies, and possibly uncovering more murders.
Smart characters in a changing society form the backdrop to this historical mystery. I love the way the relationship between Biz and Kaminsky is evolving into a great friendship. They instinctively reach out to help each other, sometimes knowing what the other needs first and doing what they can to provide it.
This second Murder, She Reported Mystery focuses on expectations: those thrust on you from society and your parents. What do you do when their expectations don't meet your own needs and desires? Indeed, your own values? Biz is just one of the characters facing this type of dilemma.
The mystery is riveting, with lots of historical detail and red herrings galore. There's even another suspicious death that serves as a subplot! Shocking possibilities become even more profound when pregnancy, mental illness, and religion are brought into the equation.
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED kept me riveted from the opening raindrops to the devastation of the Great North East Hurricane and its aftermath. A complex mystery, a commentary on society, and an emotional tempest make this book a captivating read.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
The Second Murder, She Reported Mystery
Despite being a socialite, Elizabeth "Biz" Adams is proud of the fact that she's a working woman, and even prouder that's she's been promoted. Now an official photographer for the Daily Trumpet Elizabeth and her crime reporter partner, Kaminsky, are called to Long Island after a devastating hurricane leaves hundreds dead. But it wasn't the hurricane that killed the Irish maid, Noeleen. She was murdered. As the duo investigate they find themselves discovering more bodies, and possibly uncovering more murders.
Smart characters in a changing society form the backdrop to this historical mystery. I love the way the relationship between Biz and Kaminsky is evolving into a great friendship. They instinctively reach out to help each other, sometimes knowing what the other needs first and doing what they can to provide it.
This second Murder, She Reported Mystery focuses on expectations: those thrust on you from society and your parents. What do you do when their expectations don't meet your own needs and desires? Indeed, your own values? Biz is just one of the characters facing this type of dilemma.
The mystery is riveting, with lots of historical detail and red herrings galore. There's even another suspicious death that serves as a subplot! Shocking possibilities become even more profound when pregnancy, mental illness, and religion are brought into the equation.
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED kept me riveted from the opening raindrops to the devastation of the Great North East Hurricane and its aftermath. A complex mystery, a commentary on society, and an emotional tempest make this book a captivating read.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
December 6, 2019
Why did I wait so long to read this??? I could not put it down. It kept me guessing the entire time.
Elizabeth’s character grabs you immediately and you feel like you’ve known her forever. I was surprised how independent and strong she was given it is 1938 in the book. The more the book progressed the more her confidence grew.
I am already lobbying for Santa to bring me a kindle gift card so I can get books one and three. I want to see how it started and where Elizabeth’s character is going. Definitely, a must-read series for those who love historical fiction and cozy mysteries.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Random House, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.
Elizabeth’s character grabs you immediately and you feel like you’ve known her forever. I was surprised how independent and strong she was given it is 1938 in the book. The more the book progressed the more her confidence grew.
I am already lobbying for Santa to bring me a kindle gift card so I can get books one and three. I want to see how it started and where Elizabeth’s character is going. Definitely, a must-read series for those who love historical fiction and cozy mysteries.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Random House, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.
May 26, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered is the second book in the Murder, She Reported Series, and whilst I have not read book 1 I found you could read this book easily as a stand alone. Elizabeth “Biz” Adams is from a well to do family and it seems that she has broke tradition and is quickly establishing herself as photographer for the Daily Trumpet.
Set in 1938 this was a good cozy historical mystery. I loved the relationship that Elizabeth had with her fellow reporter Ralph Kaminsky, who it seemed to be in the right place at the right time to get the latest scoop and be one step ahead of the police. Our Two reporters turn investigators when a death discovered after the hurricane turn out to be murder, the begin questioing for the paper but that soon becomes the catalyst to investigate further.
There was plenty of intrigue and mystery throughout this book, and when I thought I had it all figured out, the author would throw something else into the mix and throw we off kilter. I loved the setting of the story and can't wait to read more from this series.
Set in 1938 this was a good cozy historical mystery. I loved the relationship that Elizabeth had with her fellow reporter Ralph Kaminsky, who it seemed to be in the right place at the right time to get the latest scoop and be one step ahead of the police. Our Two reporters turn investigators when a death discovered after the hurricane turn out to be murder, the begin questioing for the paper but that soon becomes the catalyst to investigate further.
There was plenty of intrigue and mystery throughout this book, and when I thought I had it all figured out, the author would throw something else into the mix and throw we off kilter. I loved the setting of the story and can't wait to read more from this series.
June 5, 2019
This is book 2 of the Murder, She Reported historical cozy mystery series, but I had no problem reading as a standalone. Elizabeth Adams, seeking some independence from her well-to-do Manhattan lifestyle, went to work for a local newspaper and jumped into the photographer position for her seasoned reporter partner, Ralph Kaminsky.
Following a hurricane on Long Island in 1938, she and her partner are sent to cover the mysterious death of a young maid for one of the resident's wealthy homeowners. While there was certainly death and destruction due to the hurricane, the young woman exhibits a wound that could not have been caused by the deadly storm. Unfortunately, she is also found to have been pregnant.
The character of Kaminsky is classic; chain smoker, sweating getting the next scoop to keep his job. Elizabeth (Biz) exhibits the characteristics of the wealthy class who survived the Great Depression. It also means she's a bit on the sheltered side, naive, innocent to the world out there, and even worse--working in a male dominated world. Of course, that wasn't done then--she should be reeling in a fiancé, planning parties, shopping for the latest fashions, and keeping to her station in life.
The era is an examination of the mores then dividing class and a country confronting issues never dreamed about ten years previous. It's a fun romp in the time and tide of the country when censorship was more lax and women were just awakening to the opportunities that extended beyond the kitchen and babies. Elizabeth is a great character, still dodging her family and their judgment but discovering she is capable and can decide for herself whether or not the (wealthy) man groomed for her would be her choice (or not). And that was my only niggle--the comfort in her lifestyle, money, meals, and domestic help. It's still too easy for her to slip back into that monied position.
I was given this download by the publisher and NetGalley and greatly appreciated the opportunity to read and review. The cozy is a different and thoroughly enjoyable experience and I'm looking forward to seeing more in this series. Recommended for those who read cozies, but would prefer one with a unique premise in a different time and culture. 4.5/5 stars
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Following a hurricane on Long Island in 1938, she and her partner are sent to cover the mysterious death of a young maid for one of the resident's wealthy homeowners. While there was certainly death and destruction due to the hurricane, the young woman exhibits a wound that could not have been caused by the deadly storm. Unfortunately, she is also found to have been pregnant.
The character of Kaminsky is classic; chain smoker, sweating getting the next scoop to keep his job. Elizabeth (Biz) exhibits the characteristics of the wealthy class who survived the Great Depression. It also means she's a bit on the sheltered side, naive, innocent to the world out there, and even worse--working in a male dominated world. Of course, that wasn't done then--she should be reeling in a fiancé, planning parties, shopping for the latest fashions, and keeping to her station in life.
The era is an examination of the mores then dividing class and a country confronting issues never dreamed about ten years previous. It's a fun romp in the time and tide of the country when censorship was more lax and women were just awakening to the opportunities that extended beyond the kitchen and babies. Elizabeth is a great character, still dodging her family and their judgment but discovering she is capable and can decide for herself whether or not the (wealthy) man groomed for her would be her choice (or not). And that was my only niggle--the comfort in her lifestyle, money, meals, and domestic help. It's still too easy for her to slip back into that monied position.
I was given this download by the publisher and NetGalley and greatly appreciated the opportunity to read and review. The cozy is a different and thoroughly enjoyable experience and I'm looking forward to seeing more in this series. Recommended for those who read cozies, but would prefer one with a unique premise in a different time and culture. 4.5/5 stars
See my full review at https://rosepointpublishing.com/2019/...
May 31, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered tells the story of Elizabeth Adams, a press photographer in 1938 New York City. She becomes involved in solving the murder of a maid who died under mysterious circumstances on Long Island. A second case opens up, and she also works to solve that mystery. In between she juggles time in two very different worlds - with her potential love interest, a police detective, and with her society friends and family.
I wanted to read this mystery because it is both a cozy mystery and a historical mystery. I am fascinated by New York history (like the Bowery Boys podcast) and the 1930's NYC setting really appealed to me.
I am absolutely delighted to discover this series! This was my first read in the series, but I intend to go back and read the first book. I also greatly look forward to the next book, which looks like it might involve the 1939 New York World's Fair from the cover art.
The author did an exceptional job with period details. There are so many little details I loved, like Elizabeth waiting to read the new popular novel Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier, a reference to the new movie Bringing Up Baby, her mother listening to the Chase and Sanborn hour on the radio. There are details about old fashioned restaurants and nightclubs, and a fun scene where Elizabeth tries pizza - a food that is new to her. There is even a chapter set in Luna Park amusement park in Coney Island!
I really liked Elizabeth and her independence and determination. Her career as a photographer in the 1930's was fascinating. She also has an uncanny knack at unraveling mysteries! I liked Sal Marino, her boyfriend, as well. The difference in their backgrounds made their relationship especially interesting.
The mystery was well written and fast paced. It kept me guessing right up to the resolution, with several viable suspects.
I found Murder, She Uncovered to be an absolute delight from start to finish. I enthusiastically recommend it to fans of cozy mysteries and historical mysteries -- and especially to other readers who love both genres. Five stars!
I wanted to read this mystery because it is both a cozy mystery and a historical mystery. I am fascinated by New York history (like the Bowery Boys podcast) and the 1930's NYC setting really appealed to me.
I am absolutely delighted to discover this series! This was my first read in the series, but I intend to go back and read the first book. I also greatly look forward to the next book, which looks like it might involve the 1939 New York World's Fair from the cover art.
The author did an exceptional job with period details. There are so many little details I loved, like Elizabeth waiting to read the new popular novel Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier, a reference to the new movie Bringing Up Baby, her mother listening to the Chase and Sanborn hour on the radio. There are details about old fashioned restaurants and nightclubs, and a fun scene where Elizabeth tries pizza - a food that is new to her. There is even a chapter set in Luna Park amusement park in Coney Island!
I really liked Elizabeth and her independence and determination. Her career as a photographer in the 1930's was fascinating. She also has an uncanny knack at unraveling mysteries! I liked Sal Marino, her boyfriend, as well. The difference in their backgrounds made their relationship especially interesting.
The mystery was well written and fast paced. It kept me guessing right up to the resolution, with several viable suspects.
I found Murder, She Uncovered to be an absolute delight from start to finish. I enthusiastically recommend it to fans of cozy mysteries and historical mysteries -- and especially to other readers who love both genres. Five stars!
May 25, 2019
Manhattan socialite Elizabeth Adams, now reporter and photographer on The Daily Trumpet, is making her way home from work when she is caught in a blackout and tremendous rain and wind storm. Little does she know that it is the edges of the 1938 Long Island Hurricane. The storm formed on the coast of Africa as a category 5 and stuck New York and New England as a category 3, killing nearly 700 and destroying millions of dollars worth of property. The next few days are taken up with storm coverage, but when a young woman is found in the wreckage of one mansion on Long Island, it's clear that she was not killed by the storm. This young woman was murdered, and it becomes the story that everyone is chasing. Elizabeth called "Biz" by her crusty partner, Kaminsky, dive headfirst into the story of the murdered girl, who immigrated from Ireland and worked for one of the wealthy summer families. Everyone describes Roeleen, the murdered girl, as a quiet and devout girl with no boyfriends and no enemies in the beginning. But as they look beneath, a different picture emerges. Several people may have wanted her dead,
Murder, She Uncovered is an excellent follow-up to the first in the series, Murder She Reported, and one I have been looking forward to. The historical detail is exceptional, and I enjoy Biz's struggle to navigate her wealthy and well-connected family's disapproval and her own desire to not become just another rich man's wife. The secondary characters are just as impressive, from Kaminsky to her friend, Irene, who was crippled by polio in childhood. Biz herself had a brush with the disease, leaving her with a slight limp at times. Biz won't let that stop her though. There is a very promising romance with the dishy Detective Sal Marino, one that I hope continues to blossom.
Thanks to NetGalley and Alibi for an advance digital copy. The opinions are my own.
Murder, She Uncovered is an excellent follow-up to the first in the series, Murder She Reported, and one I have been looking forward to. The historical detail is exceptional, and I enjoy Biz's struggle to navigate her wealthy and well-connected family's disapproval and her own desire to not become just another rich man's wife. The secondary characters are just as impressive, from Kaminsky to her friend, Irene, who was crippled by polio in childhood. Biz herself had a brush with the disease, leaving her with a slight limp at times. Biz won't let that stop her though. There is a very promising romance with the dishy Detective Sal Marino, one that I hope continues to blossom.
Thanks to NetGalley and Alibi for an advance digital copy. The opinions are my own.
June 16, 2019
Book 2 of Cochran's Murder She Reported historical mystery series covers the great hurricane of September 1938. Elizabeth, known as Biz to her friends is now a news photographer assigned to Kaminsky, the seasoned crime reporter for the Daily Trumpet. A week after the storm, they are assigned to cover the discovery of a corpse found amid the wreckage left by storm dubbed The Long Island Express. Noeleen Donovan, a maid working for the Post family, was found on the third floor of one of the mansions in Westhampton Long Island. The local law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed dealing with the aftermath of the hurricane. The Post family lives in Manhattan so the case is transferred to New York City.
Eager to prove his continued worth to the editors of the Daily Trumpet, Kaminsky and Biz investigate the story. A provocative detail, Noeleen, unmarried, was five months pregnant. Elizabeth's social standing is helpful here as she is able to easily interact with the members of New York's upper class. Kaminsky's seasoned approach to crime in New York, keeps her grounded. Will Detective Sal Marino be part of the investigation? Elizabeth is still very attracted to him although she knows the feelings are hopeless. Will societal norms keep them apart?
Cochran, a best selling author, has produced a well researched story. Her description of the locations and use of dialogue create an accurate background to the mystery. The reader feels as if they might be part of New York City prior to World War II. The mystery itself is well designed, providing enough possible suspects to make the solution challenging. I look forward to Book 3 of Murder She Reported.
Full disclosure: I received this e-copy from netgalley and Alibi in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for the opportunity.
Eager to prove his continued worth to the editors of the Daily Trumpet, Kaminsky and Biz investigate the story. A provocative detail, Noeleen, unmarried, was five months pregnant. Elizabeth's social standing is helpful here as she is able to easily interact with the members of New York's upper class. Kaminsky's seasoned approach to crime in New York, keeps her grounded. Will Detective Sal Marino be part of the investigation? Elizabeth is still very attracted to him although she knows the feelings are hopeless. Will societal norms keep them apart?
Cochran, a best selling author, has produced a well researched story. Her description of the locations and use of dialogue create an accurate background to the mystery. The reader feels as if they might be part of New York City prior to World War II. The mystery itself is well designed, providing enough possible suspects to make the solution challenging. I look forward to Book 3 of Murder She Reported.
Full disclosure: I received this e-copy from netgalley and Alibi in exchange for an unbiased review. Thank you for the opportunity.
August 18, 2019
Princess Fuzzypants here: On occasion it feels a bit like some of the cozy heroines are a bit cookie cutter. Often they have similar themes, similar backgrounds and similar characters. The better ones break free. When there is something that is fresh and different, it is a real treat.
This is one such series.
Elizabeth, who was raised with the ultra rich in New York decides a life in Society no longer holds her interest. She takes a job as a news photographer for a paper, much to the shock and dismay of her family and friends. Women of her station do not do such things as work.
Set in the 1930’s, as the survivor of polio, she is also left with a weakness in her leg but rather than capitulate to her disease, it makes her more determined. Plus, from the unique vantage point of seeing the world both from her Class and from the world of the working stiff, she has a perspective that emerges in her photos. It also allows her insights others miss in stories she is following and crimes she is covering.
But it also makes her highly aware of the differences between her “people” and the rest of the world. She is kind, caring and very smart. These are characteristics that endear her to the hard boiled reporter who becomes her partner and to the cop who is infatuated with her.
The death of a young woman in service brings those worlds crashing together and Elizabeth must decide if she is going to commit totally to her new life or try to straddle both worlds. As Elizabeth digs deeper in the story the dichotomy of love and destruction are interwoven together. It was only towards the end that I began to suspect the real villain.
I can recommend this book both for an intriguing heroine, great characters and a ripping yarn.
Five purrs and two paws up.
This is one such series.
Elizabeth, who was raised with the ultra rich in New York decides a life in Society no longer holds her interest. She takes a job as a news photographer for a paper, much to the shock and dismay of her family and friends. Women of her station do not do such things as work.
Set in the 1930’s, as the survivor of polio, she is also left with a weakness in her leg but rather than capitulate to her disease, it makes her more determined. Plus, from the unique vantage point of seeing the world both from her Class and from the world of the working stiff, she has a perspective that emerges in her photos. It also allows her insights others miss in stories she is following and crimes she is covering.
But it also makes her highly aware of the differences between her “people” and the rest of the world. She is kind, caring and very smart. These are characteristics that endear her to the hard boiled reporter who becomes her partner and to the cop who is infatuated with her.
The death of a young woman in service brings those worlds crashing together and Elizabeth must decide if she is going to commit totally to her new life or try to straddle both worlds. As Elizabeth digs deeper in the story the dichotomy of love and destruction are interwoven together. It was only towards the end that I began to suspect the real villain.
I can recommend this book both for an intriguing heroine, great characters and a ripping yarn.
Five purrs and two paws up.
May 27, 2019
Elizabeth Adams is a modern young woman of the late 1930s. Having taken sort of a girl Friday position at a newspaper, wanting to earn her own money and make her own mark on the world, when a photographer position opens up she takes a leap of faith and becomes the second hand to a gruff, seasoned reporter, Ralph Kaminsky. This story takes place immediately after a hurricane destroys Long Island. Over 700 persons are reported dead, but for at least one of them it was murder.
Kaminsky has his own need to prove himself. He fears some young reporter with more pep in his step and his eyes on the prize, that being a byline and coveted scoop on the front page, will send him into early retirement. He has to be in best form and beat out all the others reporters and competing papers on the big stories.
On top of work stress, Elizabeth deals with family expectations. She is of an age to be settling down with a suitable husband. The trouble is, Elizabeth feels an attraction for a detective she meets as part of her job. This difficulty of the classes mingling is a repeated theme through the book.
I especially enjoyed the number of suspects and various motives for murder presented.
All of them were very plausible. Elizabeth puts herself in danger to get the story and to follow her values. Once again, the ending is quite exciting.
Kaminsky has his own need to prove himself. He fears some young reporter with more pep in his step and his eyes on the prize, that being a byline and coveted scoop on the front page, will send him into early retirement. He has to be in best form and beat out all the others reporters and competing papers on the big stories.
On top of work stress, Elizabeth deals with family expectations. She is of an age to be settling down with a suitable husband. The trouble is, Elizabeth feels an attraction for a detective she meets as part of her job. This difficulty of the classes mingling is a repeated theme through the book.
I especially enjoyed the number of suspects and various motives for murder presented.
All of them were very plausible. Elizabeth puts herself in danger to get the story and to follow her values. Once again, the ending is quite exciting.
January 2, 2020
I loved this historic cozy mystery from the first to the last page, it was really a pleasant discovery.
Elizabeth is a photographer for the newspaper. After a hurricane she must go with a writer colleague to photograph a corpse. The maid's body was found in a devastated house but she didn't die from the storm, she was killed. Later it turns out she was also pregnant. The two colleagues have to try to find the culprit to save their work, the newspaper is in crisis and it takes a big scoop to increase sales.
Elizabeth is a strong, independent and very modern woman, intelligent with a great intuition.
I loved the setting, this New York of the 30s really fascinated me, the author showed great historical accuracy even in the smallest details.
It's written really well, with a slowing and compelling pace, so many suspicions and many alibis to verify, we must wait for the end to discover the culprit.
This is my first book to read in this series and wow... I will be going back to catch up and read the first one.
Highly recommended especially for those who love cozy historical mysteries.
Elizabeth is a photographer for the newspaper. After a hurricane she must go with a writer colleague to photograph a corpse. The maid's body was found in a devastated house but she didn't die from the storm, she was killed. Later it turns out she was also pregnant. The two colleagues have to try to find the culprit to save their work, the newspaper is in crisis and it takes a big scoop to increase sales.
Elizabeth is a strong, independent and very modern woman, intelligent with a great intuition.
I loved the setting, this New York of the 30s really fascinated me, the author showed great historical accuracy even in the smallest details.
It's written really well, with a slowing and compelling pace, so many suspicions and many alibis to verify, we must wait for the end to discover the culprit.
This is my first book to read in this series and wow... I will be going back to catch up and read the first one.
Highly recommended especially for those who love cozy historical mysteries.
May 28, 2019
Peg Cochran's smooth, touch is still apparent in the second book of the series. The Plot is good with strong characters, and I love the touches of 1930's vocabulary and clothes. Beverly Gray, Reporter has nothing on Biz (Elizabeth) Adams as she follows her hunches and helps the Reporter Kaminski...track down a Murderer before he kills again. The bodies are piling up and they are running out of time.
I am so glad I found this series and have been enjoying it immensely. It is a current day 1930's version of some of the best that became movies and books out of that Era. What a setting to go with... a storm has washed away buildings and bodies are stacked in chairs at the Country Club. That has to get your attention. But watch out... one of those bodies has a stab wound and not the bloated look of drowning.
Lots of interesting characters and a plot that is worthy of The Thin Man -makes Peg Cochran's Book Two of the Murder She Reported Series a sure-fire Winner. I am giving this five stars.
My thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group- Alibi
I am so glad I found this series and have been enjoying it immensely. It is a current day 1930's version of some of the best that became movies and books out of that Era. What a setting to go with... a storm has washed away buildings and bodies are stacked in chairs at the Country Club. That has to get your attention. But watch out... one of those bodies has a stab wound and not the bloated look of drowning.
Lots of interesting characters and a plot that is worthy of The Thin Man -makes Peg Cochran's Book Two of the Murder She Reported Series a sure-fire Winner. I am giving this five stars.
My thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group- Alibi
September 24, 2019
I have enjoyed other books/series by Peg Cochran, but I think this will be my favorite. I enjoy historical books, especially historical mysteries. Ones that feature women going against tradition, bucking the system, forging her own path are wonderfully appealing to me.
Elizabeth 'Biz' Adams is a from a wealthy family: she is supposed to be a lady , marry a man from her 'class' and volunteer work if she must work outside the home. She is one of two women in the newsroom, the only female photographer. She goes out with the crime reporter on his beat to photograph the seamier side. She is really good at it.
I don't know which takes the most bravery, going against family norm or photographing crime and murder. Both take gumption and intestinal fortitude.
I love the language and atmosphere. Peg Cochran has captured it nicely. I look forward to the rest of this series.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
Elizabeth 'Biz' Adams is a from a wealthy family: she is supposed to be a lady , marry a man from her 'class' and volunteer work if she must work outside the home. She is one of two women in the newsroom, the only female photographer. She goes out with the crime reporter on his beat to photograph the seamier side. She is really good at it.
I don't know which takes the most bravery, going against family norm or photographing crime and murder. Both take gumption and intestinal fortitude.
I love the language and atmosphere. Peg Cochran has captured it nicely. I look forward to the rest of this series.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
April 30, 2019
Main character, Elizabeth, comes from a well to do family but yearns to do more with her life in 1930's New York. Through happenstance she becomes a crime photographer. Together with reporter Kaminsky, they must discover who murdered a maid and get the scoop before any other newspapers. Elizabeth is also tasked with determining which life she truly wants; a socialite or an everyday working girl. The relationship between Kaminsky and Elizabeth is similar to a father/ daughter relationship. I truly enjoyed watching this relationship develop and learning more about Kaminsky's past.
This series by Peg Cochran is fresh and exciting. We've all read the socialite becomes a sleuth novels, but this puts a fresh spin on an over-saturated theme. It's interesting to watch Elizabeth navigate being a working girl and the demands of both lives.
This series by Peg Cochran is fresh and exciting. We've all read the socialite becomes a sleuth novels, but this puts a fresh spin on an over-saturated theme. It's interesting to watch Elizabeth navigate being a working girl and the demands of both lives.
May 28, 2019
4.75 stars
I absolutely loved this story and was so pleasantly surprised by it. I assumed from the cover that it would be a simple, predictable, and a somewhat cliched cozy mystery, as this genre tends to be. I hoped it would be entertaining, cute and fun, but still superficial. I was wrong. It was well-written, with startling character depth and emotion, a rich and well-developed historical setting, with deeper issues explored. The mystery was notably complex and well-plotted. I loved the characters and found myself so drawn into their lives and relationships that I really hated to see the story end and only wished the book was available in physical form to purchase and keep. I will definitely be buying the first book in this series. Kudos to Peg Cochran for elevating this genre with her remarkable story.
I absolutely loved this story and was so pleasantly surprised by it. I assumed from the cover that it would be a simple, predictable, and a somewhat cliched cozy mystery, as this genre tends to be. I hoped it would be entertaining, cute and fun, but still superficial. I was wrong. It was well-written, with startling character depth and emotion, a rich and well-developed historical setting, with deeper issues explored. The mystery was notably complex and well-plotted. I loved the characters and found myself so drawn into their lives and relationships that I really hated to see the story end and only wished the book was available in physical form to purchase and keep. I will definitely be buying the first book in this series. Kudos to Peg Cochran for elevating this genre with her remarkable story.
June 24, 2019
MURDER, SHE UNCOVERED by Peg Cochran
Oh, such twisted developments — murder, hurricane destruction, division between the haves and have nots, and “not our social set” and “ladies don’t work” restrictions. Good girls (of course) don’t get pregnant, but guys from the best families know where to find an abortionist. Police and newspersons seek the truth, but it’s elusive. Throw in distrust of a “different” young man and a jealous sister, and there’s no end of trouble.
Best advice: “It’s your own life. Live it your way.” Today that meant letting everything else coast so I could keep reading, a very satisfying way to spend the day, even though I was left a bit dizzy from all the travel above and below the ground. Whew! Worth it!
Second in a series, and I do hope there will be a third.
(Small lesson: Half an umbrella was better than none).
Oh, such twisted developments — murder, hurricane destruction, division between the haves and have nots, and “not our social set” and “ladies don’t work” restrictions. Good girls (of course) don’t get pregnant, but guys from the best families know where to find an abortionist. Police and newspersons seek the truth, but it’s elusive. Throw in distrust of a “different” young man and a jealous sister, and there’s no end of trouble.
Best advice: “It’s your own life. Live it your way.” Today that meant letting everything else coast so I could keep reading, a very satisfying way to spend the day, even though I was left a bit dizzy from all the travel above and below the ground. Whew! Worth it!
Second in a series, and I do hope there will be a third.
(Small lesson: Half an umbrella was better than none).
November 26, 2019
I really liked Murder, She Uncovered. Another great story in the Murder, She Reported Series. Elizabeth is promoted to crime photographer. Kaminsky and Elizabeth have no shortage of murders to follow up in this exciting read. After the Great New England Hurricane AKA The Long Island Express blows through they start by investigating the murder of a wealthy family's maid. From their two other murders that they deduce. Lot's of colorful characters that make this such a good read. Also the relationship between Elizabeth and Detective Marino continue, love them. And another great ending that I didn't see coming. Looking forward to continuing with the next book in this series, Murder, She Encountered.
I give Murder, She Uncovered 4 stars for its deadly read.
I would recommend this book to Cozy Mystery Fans.
I give Murder, She Uncovered 4 stars for its deadly read.
I would recommend this book to Cozy Mystery Fans.
December 5, 2019
Elizabeth Adams continues her career as a newspaper photographer, working with the gruff reporter Kaminsky. They are sent to cover the story of a maid found dead on Long Island. At first everyone thinks Noelle Donovan was killed in the hurricane that hit, but they soon realize that she was dead before the storm came. She also was pregnant. Who was the baby's father? Was he the killer? Biz and Kaminsky are determined to get the scoop. Kaminsky needs it to keep his job, and Biz wants to help him. Along the way she sees her friend, Sal Mineo, as he's the detective assigned to the case. She also struggles with her duel life - wealthy socialite on one hand, working woman on the other. Which side will win out, and what will it mean for Biz and Sal?
This was an entertaining mystery even if I did spot the killer well ahead of Biz.
This was an entertaining mystery even if I did spot the killer well ahead of Biz.
December 18, 2019
Okay, I received the next book #3 from NetGalley and realized I hadn't read #2 --- so, I purchased this ebook.
Another fun read. Nothing too deep. Biz is learning more about how the "other" side lives, about what drives some people, be it greed, desperation, fear, etc. She is learning to be self-reliant and sometimes getting into trouble over this new emergent courage. Meanwhile, trying to fight off mother's incessant worry about finding the right kind of man. If there is anything I might be annoyed by, it would be reminding us just one too many times about Elizabeth's bum leg due to being afflicted with Polio as a youngster. I like that issues of disease, afflictions, etc. are brought to light and discussed. I just don't think it needs to be pointed out quite so often.
A hurricane, death, family, friendship, deceit, and the lengths we go for love.
Another fun read. Nothing too deep. Biz is learning more about how the "other" side lives, about what drives some people, be it greed, desperation, fear, etc. She is learning to be self-reliant and sometimes getting into trouble over this new emergent courage. Meanwhile, trying to fight off mother's incessant worry about finding the right kind of man. If there is anything I might be annoyed by, it would be reminding us just one too many times about Elizabeth's bum leg due to being afflicted with Polio as a youngster. I like that issues of disease, afflictions, etc. are brought to light and discussed. I just don't think it needs to be pointed out quite so often.
A hurricane, death, family, friendship, deceit, and the lengths we go for love.
May 28, 2019
It's 1938 and the Long Island Express hurricane blows through New York and hundreds die. One of the bodies discovered during clean up was a maid who was known for being a "good girl" but it turns out she had actually been stabbed and she was five months pregnant. Now veteran reporter Ralph Kaminsky and photographer Elizabeth "Biz" Adams rush to find out the truth before their newspaper's deadline.
The author does a really good job of conveying the reality of social class in the 1930's. Her descriptions help you get a visual of the scene and the mix of actual history and fictional mystery make this a captivating read.
The author does a really good job of conveying the reality of social class in the 1930's. Her descriptions help you get a visual of the scene and the mix of actual history and fictional mystery make this a captivating read.
July 24, 2019
Murder, She Uncovered is a historical cozy mystery set in 1930’s New York. The author did a beautiful job of painting a picture of the past. A strict class system and the expectations placed on a young society woman added dimension to the story and made me really feel for Elizabeth as she tried to make her own way in the world. The mystery had plenty of red herrings and twists to keep me guessing. Murder, She Uncovered is a perfect blend of mystery and historical fiction.
This is the second book in the series but the first one I have read. You can definitely read this as a standalone, but I will be going back to catch up with book one!
This is the second book in the series but the first one I have read. You can definitely read this as a standalone, but I will be going back to catch up with book one!
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