A Bookish Way of Life: 31 Bond Street: A Novel - Ellen Horan

From back of book: Who killed Dr. Harvey Burdell in his opulent Manhattan town house? At once a gripping mystery and a richly detailed excavation of a lost age, 31 Bond Street is a spellbinding tale of murder, sex, greed, and politics ... We are also witness to Emma and Harvey's odd courtship, the discovery of the body and an exciting court room trial - all of which make for quite a spellbinding read. As I keep reading, I find myself falling further and further into this ...