On the brink of World War II, Jane Benjamin is balancing her job as a cub reporter with caring for her toddler sister. Jane’s ambition is to become the San Francisco Prospect’s first gossip columnist.
The women’s championship at Wimbledon, starring her hometown’s tennis phenom and cover girl Tommie O’Rourke, is Jane’s big chance until she witnesses the shocking death of Edith “Coach” Carlson, Tommie’s closest companion.
Sailing home on the RMS Queen Mary, Jane is torn between the social bombshell column that could win her the job but destory Tommie or investigating Coach’s murder. Is it part of a conspiracy involving US participation in the coming war?
An exciting historical fiction mystery that’s perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Jacqueline Winspear.
“Blanton-Stroud is a wonderful writer, and Jane is a compelling creation. . . . An intriguing and engaging mystery—readers will hope for more adventures starring the redoubtable hero.” —Kirkus Reviews
A partner author, Shelley Blanton-Stroud is published by She Writes Press. See her newsletter on Substack.