Scandal in Babylon
by Barbara Hambly

When a death on a movie set appears oddly staged, young widow and assistant to the stars Emma Blackstone turns amateur sleuth in this glamorous historical mystery set in 1920s Hollywood.

“This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans” Publishers Weekly Starred Review

LA, 1924. Emma Blackstone finds herself at the glittering heart of Hollywood’s hedonistic silent film industry working as an assistant to her glamorous movie star sister-in-law, Kitty Flint.

When Rex Festraw—Kitty’s first husband—turns up dead in her dressing room with a threatening letter from Kitty in his pocket, Emma is certain her flighty, kind-hearted sister-in-law has been framed.

But by who? And why? From spiteful rivals to jealous ex-boyfriends, the suspects are endless.
As Emma investigates, she begins to untangle a deadly plot—and there’s something Kitty’s not telling her . . .

The gripping Silver Screen historical mysteries series from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Hambly brings the sights and sounds of golden-age Hollywood to life. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Carola Dunn.

Read the full Silver Screen historical mystery series:
Scandal in Babylon
One Extra Corpse
Saving Susy Sweetchild

Reviews

Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous … A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth

Kirkus Reviews

“Emma. . .feels fresh: not merely another flapper-era amateur sleuth, but rather a vibrant, intelligent woman with whom readers will enjoy spending time”

Booklist

This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans

Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Outstanding ... Hambly’s masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling

Publishers Weekly Starred Review of House of the Patriarch

A fine entry in impressive series

Booklist on House of the Patriarch

A must-read

Booklist Starred Review of Lady of Perdition

Riveting

Kirkus Reviews on Lady of Perdition

Hambly’s exceptional knowledge of history and her deft touch at imbuing emotion into her characters ... will make this another fan favorite

Booklist on Prisoner of Midnight

Barbara Hambly

Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for many years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.

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Editions

Scandal in Babylon by Barbara Hambly is available in the following formats

Hardback97807278903827th September 2021146 X 222mm240$28.99
Hardback978072789038224th June 2021146 X 222mm240£20.99
Ebook97814483054691st August 2021N/A240£12.99
Ebook97814483054691st August 2021N/A240£12.99
Hardback - Large Print978144830830929th March 2022144 X 222mm336$36.95
Hardback - Large Print978144830830927th January 2022144 X 222mm336£22.99
Paperback978178029808524th February 2022140 X 216mm240£13.99
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