Scandal in Babylon - Silver Screen Historical Mystery by Barbara Hambly Paperback

About the Book

1924. After six months in Hollywood, Emma Blackstone has come to love her new employer, movie-star Kitty Flint. So when Kitty's accused of murder, Emma's certain she's been framed. But who by? And why? From spiteful rivals to jealous boyfriends, the suspects are numerous - and as Emma investigates, it's soon clear Kitty's hiding something .

Book Synopsis

When a death on a movie set appears oddly staged, young widow and assistant to the stars Emma Blackstone turns amateur sleuth in this glamorous historical mystery set in 1920s Hollywood.

"This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans"Publishers Weekly Starred Review

LA, 1924. Emma Blackstone finds herself at the glittering heart of Hollywood's hedonistic silent film industry working as an assistant to her glamorous movie star sister-in-law, Kitty Flint.

When Rex Festraw--Kitty's first husband--turns up dead in her dressing room with a threatening letter from Kitty in his pocket, Emma is certain her flighty, kind-hearted sister-in-law has been framed.

But by who? And why? From spiteful rivals to jealous ex-boyfriends, the suspects are endless.

As Emma investigates, she begins to untangle a deadly plot--and there's something Kitty's not telling her . . .

The gripping Silver Screen historical mysteries series from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly brings the sights and sounds of golden-age Hollywood to life. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Carola Dunn.

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Read the full Silver Screen historical mystery series:

Scandal in Babylon
One Extra Corpse
Saving Susy Sweetchild

Review Quotes

"Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous . . . A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth" Kirkus Reviews

"Emma . . . feels fresh: not merely another flapper-era amateur sleuth, but rather a vibrant, intelligent woman with whom readers will enjoy spending time" Booklist

"This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans" Publishers Weekly Starred Review

About the Author

Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for a number of years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.