Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for The Socialite’s Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets (A Pinnacle Hotel Mystery) by S. K. Golden! Today we are featuring a review of the third book in this historical cozy mystery series. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Rafflecopter Giveaway for a $20 Amazon Gift Card! ENTER HERE! 

The Socialite’s Guide to Sleuthing and Secrets (A Pinnacle Hotel Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting – 1958 New York City

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (March 11, 2025)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892420266

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D6V3Q3JL

About the Book:

Hotel heiress Evelyn Murphy is on the hunt for a cunning killer and a mysterious thief in the third Pinnacle Hotel mystery, perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Ashley Weaver.

New York, 1958. When Evelyn’s mail is delivered during a luncheon in the Gold Room, she’s surprised to find she has received a diamond tiara, which catches the attention of a costume jewelry sales team lunching nearby. Their leader, Lois Mitchel, is especially interested, but by the end of the lunch, Lois has choked and fallen into Evelyn’s lap—and by the end of the day, she’s dead.

The papers report on the death the next day, while also spreading news of a Gentleman Thief who’s been leaving behind a red pocket square after robbing the city’s wealthiest. Determined to figure out what happened to Lois, Evelyn devotes herself to the investigation.

The truth is as rare as a diamond and just as hard to crack, and Evelyn swiftly discovers that this particular mystery is multifaceted, too. From costume jewelry hawkers to wannabe Robin Hoods and a detective in residence at the Pinnacle, nothing is simple. But neither is Evelyn—and this case is hers to solve.

My Review:

This was my first introduction to the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series and I had a great time spending time with Evelyn and observing her luxurious lifestyle! I do wish I had read books one and two first only because I struggled a little bit to sort out the characters and I think a better look at Evelyn’s backstory would have been helpful. Never fear, though, this was still an entertaining historical mystery! 

First, Evelyn is a great sleuth and I love the side character of former detective Hodgson. These two play off each other well and I enjoyed watching them work to solve the mystery. I also loved that while living a life of luxury, Evelyn is far from spoiled or entitled. She’s pretty down to earth in her own way. 

The mystery is well plotted, with another mystery layered throughout as well. There’s also a bit of a hook at the end of the book that has me ready for book four. In the meantime, I’ll be going back to catch up on the ones I’ve missed! 

About the Author:

S.K. Golden writes cozy mysteries and crime capers. Born and raised in the Florida Keys, she married a commercial fisherman. The two of them still live on the islands with their five kids (one boy, four girls — including identical twins!), two cats, and a corgi named Goku. Sarah graduated from Saint Leo University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and Administration and has put it to good use approximately zero times. She’s worked as a bank teller, a pharmacy technician, and an executive assistant at her father’s church. Sarah is delighted to be doing none of those things now.

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS:

• March 5 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
• March 5 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
• March 6 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
• March 6 – Diary of a Bookworm – SPOTLIGHT
• March 7 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
• March 7 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
• March 8 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW
• March 8 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
• March 9 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
• March 9 – CelticLady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• March 10 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
• March 10 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
• March 11 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST
• March 11 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
• March 12 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

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