City of Light (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780385337649)

NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - "Breathtaking . . . a remarkable blend of murder mystery, love story, political intrigue, and tragedy of manners."--USA Today

The year is 1901. Buffalo, New York, is poised for glory. With its booming industry and newly electrified streets, Buffalo is a model for the century just beginning.

Louisa Barrett has made this dazzling city her home. Headmistress of Buffalo's most prestigious school, Louisa is at ease in a world of men, protected by the titans of her city. But nothing prepares her for a startling discovery: evidence of a murder tied to the city's cathedral-like power plant at nearby Niagara Falls. This shocking crime--followed by another mysterious death--will ignite an explosive chain of events. For in this city of seething intrigue and dazzling progress, a battle rages among politicians, power brokers, and industrialists for control of Niagara. And one extraordinary woman in their midst must protect a dark secret that implicates them all. . . .

Author: Lauren Belfer
ISBN-10: 0385337647
ISBN-13: 9780385337649
Publisher: Dial Press
Language: English
Published: 08/26/2003
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.18h x 5.34w x 1.11d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.9
Point Value: 31
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 44547 / City of Light