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Murder at the Met (Penelope Harris Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by E. W. Cooper (Author), E. W. Cooper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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November 1928, New York City. No one can keep a secret like high society – even when that secret is murder.

There are two things Penelope Harris would rather do than get involved with another murder—sing opera and flirt with Thom Lund. When two tickets ensure Penelope and Thom get some precious time together at the Metropolitan opera, neither believes another murder will interrupt their romantic evening.

Fate has a different plan. Before the night is over a manufacturing tycoon is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, his poisoned and dying daughter nearby. Is it an accident? Or murder? When a fellow soprano pleads for help, Penelope just can’t help her inquisitive nature.

As Penelope pulls back the cover on a diabolical murder, Lund rushes to complete the investigation of a suicide on the Gold Coast of Long Island. What they find will uncover the sordid underbelly of high society and put Penelope on the wrong side of her own gun.
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    April 8, 2021
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Praise for Murder at the Met, Penelope Harris Mystery Book 2:

"E.W. Cooper has written a fabulous mystery that will keep readers guessing until the end! The characters are well written, and the descriptions and dialogue are spot on for the time in which the book is set...A vast collection of interesting characters enliven the story and tangle the plot deliciously. For fans of a whodunnit set in historical New York, "Murder at the Met" will be right up their alley. It will also be a great addition for readers who enjoy a good, fun mystery. This is an excellent addition to the Penelope Harris Mysteries, and it will be interesting to see where the series goes from here. A superbly fun story!" ★★★★ - InD'tale Magazine
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Praise for The Jade Tiger, Penelope Harris Mystery Book 1:

"Set in 1928, Cooper's promising debut and series launch introduces aspiring opera singer Penelope Harris...Cooper reveals intriguing secrets about her lead that make the prospect of future books welcome. Fans of Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher will enjoy Penelope's adventures." - Publisher's Weekly

"This evocative, 1920s-set mystery engages readers from the get-go. Prohibition, opera, and a Shanghai and New York City setting, result in a dynamic reading experience. Cooper's descriptive prose quickly develops tension and atmosphere. The novel provides a delightful blend of historical details, mystery, and action. From the alluring settings to the unfolding mystery and glittering high life, Cooper delivers a truly unique mystery." -The Booklife Prize Finalist Mystery/Thriller

"The Jade Tiger is an engrossing and polished historical mystery that wins high marks for authentic settings, a multi-layered plot, and vibrant characters enhanced by clever dialogue and differentiating voices. Set in 1928, descriptions and vernacular phrasing reminds the reader of time and place but never gets trite." - Author Mary Amato, Booklife Prize Judge

"The Jade Tiger" transports the reader to the 1920s, when opera singers and adept piano players graced high-end social events... The 1920s atmosphere, the well-developed characters, and the murder-mystery thread make this novel a worthy read." - InD'Tale Magazine

About the Author

E.W. Cooper is the author of the Penelope Harris historical mystery series - The Jade Tiger (2020) and Murder at the Met (2021) - and is the 2020 Booklife Prize Finalist for Mystery/Thriller. A lifelong fan of classic mysteries and Grand Opera, Ms. Cooper lives quietly with her partner, children, three dogs, and one cat in a very noisy house in South Texas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WZB4PL1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ink Dog Press (April 8, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 871 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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E.W. Cooper is the author of the Penelope Harris historical mystery series - The Jade Tiger (2020) and Murder at the Met (2021) - and is the 2020 Booklife Prize Finalist for Mystery/Thriller. A lifelong fan of classic mysteries and Grand Opera, Ms. Cooper is hard at work on the third book in the series. She lives quietly with her partner, children, three dogs, and one cat in a very noisy house in South Texas.

To learn more about Penelope Harris Mysteries (and the author) go to www.ewcooper.com and snoop around.

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Caroline Horsley
5.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing read
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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This is the second in a series, which I love because when you finish a good book there is nothing better than knowing another one is coming! I read the first book in this series a while ago and looked forward to this one, it did not disappointed!! I particularly enjoyed the characters being a little more "fleshed out" so you got to know them better and what makes them tick. The romance and murder angle always works for me and this book marries them well. Looking very forward to the next book and to be thrown back into another adventure!
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M. Stivison
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical Murder Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2021
Murder At The Met (Penelope Harris Mystery #2), by E. W. Cooper, is a historical murder mystery set in 1920s Manhattan.  If you haven't read the first Penelope Harris book, The Jade Tiger, it's still easy to pick up Murder at the Met and understand the plot. Penelope Harris has recently returned to New York from Shanghai, hoping to repair her reputation and restart a musical career. She's quietly networking and looking for voice students at an amateur recital, which turns into a dramatic mix with an incredibly pushy stage mother, talentless singer from a powerful family, and loads of casting dramas. I loved meeting all these characters, and seeing all their performance intrigue and personality clashes, and it sets up the rest of the book so well.

Penelope's bumped into an old flame, Thom Lund, and settled down to enjoy a night at the opera (and each other's company, obviously) when there's a mysterious death of another opera attendee. Without revealing spoilers, it could just be a tragic accident... but something's not quite right, especially as more is discovered. This is just the beginning of family secrets and financial secrets.  Penelope feels loyalty to the daughters she met earlier that day, and finds herself pulled into an investigation instead of canoodling with Thom. Meanwhile, Thom's been asked to look into a recent suicide, also while keeping his investigation quiet to avoid scandal and gossip for the family.

Penelope and Thom both find themselves pulled into a complicated investigation, where nothing's really what it seems at first.  There are so many society secrets around affairs and money that at first it seems like Penelope and Thom could never solve their cases. I enjoyed discovering the secrets and the constant keeping up appearances, and I kept wanting Penelope and Thom to finally get some time alone.

Murder at the Met is a fast-paced mystery, with a roaring twenties backdrop. Yes, there's  murder in the book, and the location and condition of the body is described, but none of the descriptions are gross. It's not quite a cozy mystery though, Penelope's in real danger and there's a real body count, but fortunately for me, there never any gory descriptions. Mostly there are wild personalities to meet and society secrets to uncover in this historical mystery.

Murder At The Met (Penelope Harris Mystery #2) is by E. W. Cooper and will be released by Ink Dog Press on April 8, 2021. Thanks to BookSirens for the free ARC. Opinions are my own, as always.
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KymmLisa
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Follow Up to Book 1!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
Another hit by E.W. Cooper with Murder at the Met the 2nd book in the Penelope Harris Mysteries series. I've been lucky enough to have gotten ARC's of both books by the author and the publisher, but when the next book comes out, which I believe is in the works, I'll be first in line to read it whether it's one I get through an ARC or a bookshop.

Penelope Harris has been accepted into New York society, well some of it anyway. She's still got the whole Shanghai nightclub experience to get over that some in the media just won't let go. She's been keeping things quiet and staying home as much as possible in hopes people will soon forget what happened the last time n she was confronted with someone from her past right after her arrival in New York that almost ended up in tragedy for Penelope. However, being a talented opera singer she can't turn down the opportunity to see a celebrated singer who's going to be performing in town. She grabs her "love" interest Thom Lund and they set off for a quiet night at the opera. A quiet night though is the last thing they get when a prominent, yet failed businessman is found dead at the bottom of the staircase and his daughter is found poisoned not far away. She's still alive, but in critical condition and the only family that is visiting her in the hospital is her sister Ivy. There are three sisters and they have a complicated relationship that will all play out in the pages of this book.

Thom Lund is not only busy wooing Penelope he's also working on a case involving the death of a quiet, much loved woman who was thought to have drowned years ago in an apparent suicide. Her friends were never satisfied with the conclusion that she killed herself and now want answers. Through his investigation the two cases, the deaths at the opera and this years old case will come together in an amazing way.

This is a great series and I'm so happy to have found it! The writing is terrific and the author deserves credit for how she's able to weave the reader through the crime, the suspects and the trail of evidence to finally present the culprit. She definitely keeps me guessing till the end. So many mysteries, especially cozy mysteries are so easily guessable that they're more about the characters than the mystery. These books have a great mystery to them! I went back and forth with my guess several times and still didn't get it right. The characters are likeable and I enjoy the relationship between Thom and Penelope. In this one we see, towards the end of the book, Penelope starting to desire to become more outgoing, not so fearful to be out and about in public. I hope this continues. I was a little disappointed in the beginning of this when I read she was essentially hiding in her home and wanted to see more from her, so I was happy to read the last few paragraphs where she expresses the desire for change in her life. I can't wait to see where she ends up and what she gets into next. Oh, I can't forget her and Thom. There relationship is frustrating and I wish they'd just commit, but it never works that way in books, so I'll wait and see what comes next. As a big cozy reader I'm going to say this is a cozy must! They're entertaining, have a great mystery within the pages and the characters are perfect! I say grab this series, sit back and enjoy the ride! You most definitely won't be disappointed! Happy Reading!
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