The White City by Grace Hitchcock - A Book Review

    

The White City is Grace Hitchcock's debut novel, but it reads like it was written by a seasoned writer. Initially I would have described the story as lighthearted fun, but near the end it took a dark turn. I would love to say more about that, but no spoilers here!

Winnifred Rose Wylde, daughter of Inspector Randolph Wylde, is an avid reader, especially of romantic mystery novels. While her aunt wanted Winnie to focus on making a good marriage match, Winnie was able to convince her father to allow her to spend the summer doing some undercover work. Of course the agreement came along with a bodyguard in the form of the handsome Officer Jude Thorpe. If Inspector Wylde or Officer Thorpe had had an inkling of who Winnie would be dealing with, permission would never have been granted.

It was interesting to learn in the Author's Notes that the villain in this story was a real person, a notorious criminal. I am sure fans of romantic suspense and of historical fiction will enjoy The White City, set in 1893 Chicago during the World's Fair. I give it four stars. I am grateful to have received a coy from Barbour Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to write a positive review and received no monetary compensation.