Looking for your next literary obsession? Search no further than Murder on the Big Lake, the series debut novel by author R.A. Winter, that combines the suspense of Sherlock Holmes with the swoon-worthy slow burn series romance of a bygone era.
Our story opens in 1894 Erie, Pennsylvania, where 24-year-old Elizabeth Meadows lives under the strict rule of her oppressive aunt and uncle. With her parents long dead, she lives with her overbearing guardians. Elizabeth feels trapped by their archaic expectations and the looming threat of an arranged marriage to a stranger.
But when Elizabeth braves sneaking up to a forbidden attic, she discovers a treasure trove of family secrets hidden in trunks and drawers – a mother’s locket, love letters between her parents, and a cryptic telegram hinting at unknown relations. If Elizabeth can escape the watchful eyes of her guardians and contact these mysterious kin on Riesling Island, she may find freedom from her gilded cage.
As Elizabeth snoops further into her family’s past and magical heritage, danger begins to encircle her at every turn. With the prospect of an illicit journey across the Great Lakes, a jealous fiancé plotting in the shadows, and a forbidden romance blossoming with a charming stranger, this fast-paced whodunit will leave you breathless.
Just who can she really trust as the clues rapidly unfold? And will Elizabeth unlock the truth about her powers in time to claim her freedom and birthright? You’ll have to read Gaslight Secrets to find out!
With its lush historical details, thrilling twists and turns, and a courageous heroine you can’t help but root for, this richly imagined novel casts its own spellbinding magic. Gaslamp fantasy fans won’t want to miss this haunting, romantic tale of discovery, betrayal, and stepping into one’s destiny.
Be ready to pre-order your copy of Gaslight Secrets and prepare to be swept away into a Victorian world of family secrets, dangerous mysteries, and the transformative power of love.
Ra Winter Writer 