Chipped Pearls
(2019)(The second book in the Elvira Slate Investigations series)
A novel by Helen Jacey
'In Elvira Slate, Helen Jacey has created a slick '40s sleuth that could inspire the toughest 21st Century feminist.'
Celia Walden, US Editor-at-Large, The Daily Telegraph
ALL ELVIRA SLATE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS TO SAVE A YOUNG JAZZ SINGER FROM THE DEATH PENALTY.
Chipped Pearls is the second novel in the thrilling Elvira Slate Investigations crime noir series featuring edgy female protagonist and female sleuth Elvira Slate, the first feminist 1940s detective.
Christmas 1945. Elvira Slate's sleuthing start-up is in trouble - all debts and no clients. With a bad romance and imposter syndrome, she's not looking forward to the new year. So when hotshot criminal defence attorney Sonia offers her a case, Elvira jumps at the chance.
Dolly, a broke singer in an all-girl swing band has been framed for murder of her rich lover and faces the death penalty. Dolly's vulnerability pushes Elvira's buttons. Both are underdogs, both born into nothing. Elvira will do all she can to save Dolly.
The case immerses Elvira in the diverse worlds of Hollywood, including lesbian nightclubs, beauty businesses, and the movie world.
Elvira closes in on the killer, as old enemies and inner demons surface. Can she crack the case before she is dragged to hell?
Chipped Pearls reveals a 1940s noir world that has never been seen before - full of strong complex women, diverse and LGBTQ characters. This is inclusive crime noir fiction with a female gaze. Fans of 1940s noir, complex female leads, feminist fiction and vintage fashion will love this gripping and complex mystery.
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'Elvira Slate is the noir anti-heroine we've long been missing.'
Savannah James-Bayly, Associate Producer, Queens of Mystery
'Welcome back, Elvira. We've missed you.'
Stephen Wyatt, Writer, Classic Chandler, BBC Radio 4
'Elvira Slate emerges as the new heroine of LA noir.'
Terence Bailey, Author, The Sara Jones Cycles
'Once you have been sucked into Elvira's world, you won't want to leave.'
Laura Butcher, The Vintage Woman Magazine
Genre: Mystery
Celia Walden, US Editor-at-Large, The Daily Telegraph
ALL ELVIRA SLATE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS TO SAVE A YOUNG JAZZ SINGER FROM THE DEATH PENALTY.
Chipped Pearls is the second novel in the thrilling Elvira Slate Investigations crime noir series featuring edgy female protagonist and female sleuth Elvira Slate, the first feminist 1940s detective.
Christmas 1945. Elvira Slate's sleuthing start-up is in trouble - all debts and no clients. With a bad romance and imposter syndrome, she's not looking forward to the new year. So when hotshot criminal defence attorney Sonia offers her a case, Elvira jumps at the chance.
Dolly, a broke singer in an all-girl swing band has been framed for murder of her rich lover and faces the death penalty. Dolly's vulnerability pushes Elvira's buttons. Both are underdogs, both born into nothing. Elvira will do all she can to save Dolly.
The case immerses Elvira in the diverse worlds of Hollywood, including lesbian nightclubs, beauty businesses, and the movie world.
Elvira closes in on the killer, as old enemies and inner demons surface. Can she crack the case before she is dragged to hell?
Chipped Pearls reveals a 1940s noir world that has never been seen before - full of strong complex women, diverse and LGBTQ characters. This is inclusive crime noir fiction with a female gaze. Fans of 1940s noir, complex female leads, feminist fiction and vintage fashion will love this gripping and complex mystery.
***
'Elvira Slate is the noir anti-heroine we've long been missing.'
Savannah James-Bayly, Associate Producer, Queens of Mystery
'Welcome back, Elvira. We've missed you.'
Stephen Wyatt, Writer, Classic Chandler, BBC Radio 4
'Elvira Slate emerges as the new heroine of LA noir.'
Terence Bailey, Author, The Sara Jones Cycles
'Once you have been sucked into Elvira's world, you won't want to leave.'
Laura Butcher, The Vintage Woman Magazine
Genre: Mystery
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