Fortune Favours the Dead

Set in 1945 New York City, this engaging mystery introduces Lillian Pentecost, a top private detective, and her quick-witted assistant Willowjean Parker, a circus runaway with exceptional skills. Together, they investigate the seemingly impossible murder of a young widow, Abigail Collins, at a costume party where strange events unfold. Combining fast-paced storytelling with clever detective work, this book offers a captivating start to the Pentecost and Parker series, praised as a "razor-sharp" and charming mystery.