Monday, March 18, 2019

The White City by Grace Hitchcock


About the Book



Book: The White City
Author: Grace Hitchcock  
Genre: Christian Historical/Suspense  
Release Date: March, 2019  

Mysterious Disappearances Taint the Chicago World’s Fair

Step into True Colors—a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime

While attending the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893, Winnifred Wylde believes she witnessed a woman being kidnapped. She tries to convince her father, an inspector with the Chicago police, to look into reports of mysterious disappearances around the White City. Inspector Wylde tries to dismiss her claims as exaggeration of an overactive imagination, but he eventually concedes to letting her go undercover as secretary to the man in question—if she takes her pistol for protection and Jude Thorpe, a policeman, for bodyguard.

Will she be able to expose H. H. Holmes’s illicit activity, or will Winnifred become his next victim?


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My Review

The White City was equal parts history, suspense, and romance tied up in one package. Winnifred was certainly a formidable heroine, and yet a totally relatable bookworm which I connected with. I liked how Mr. Thorpe was an ordinary guy along for the ride. I enjoyed watching their romance blossom slowly and how they worked together to figure out the clues. I enjoyed how Winnifred defied the expectations of a lady from that era and embraced her ability even when others thought it was laughable. I enjoyed the historical aspect of it centered around a true historical figure who was truly horrifying, and how history and fiction worked together hand in hand. Overall, I thought it was quirky, truly historic, inspiring, and mysterious all in one. I would have liked the plot to move a little more quickly, and considering the villain, I felt like more of a heart-pounding or terror aspect to it would have conveyed how awful the villain was in real life.  I would suggest this book for those who enjoy historical fiction, clean romance fiction, or light mystery/suspense.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, and all opinions given are entirely my own. 


About the Author



Grace Hitchcock is the author of three novellas in The Second Chance Brides, The Southern Belle Brides, and the Thimbles and Threads collections with Barbour Publishing. The White City is her debut novel and releases March 2019 with Barbour Publishing. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in southern Louisiana with her husband, Dakota, and son. Visit Grace online at GraceHitchcock.com.



Guest Post from Grace

True Colors—Fiction Based on Strange, But True, American Crime Stories

True, riveting stories of American criminal activity are explored through 6 unique stories of historical romantic suspense in the exciting new True Colors series. In book one, The White City, Winnifred Wylde believes she witnessed a woman being kidnapped while attending the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. She tries to convince her father, an inspector with the Chicago police, to look into reports of mysterious disappearances around the White City. Inspector Wylde tries to dismiss her claims as exaggeration of an overactive imagination, but he eventually concedes to letting her go undercover as secretary to the man in question—if she takes her pistol for protection and Jude Thorpe, a detective, for bodyguard. Will she be able to expose H. H. Holmes’s illicit activity, or will Winnifred become his next victim?

The Real Criminal Behind the Story While Winnifred Wylde is a fictional character, Doctor H. H. Holmes was very real and became infamously known as America’s first serial killer. Learn more about him HERE.


Blog Stops


The Lit Addict, March 14
Multifarious, March 15
Back Porch Reads, March 15
Livin’ Lit, March 16
By The Book, March 18
EmpowerMoms, March 19
Bigreadersite, March 21
Genesis 5020, March 21
The Becca Files, March 21
Emily Yager, March 22
Pause for Tales, March 22
Mary Hake, March 23
Book by Book, March 23
amandainpa, March 25
Older & Smarter?, March 26


Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Grace is giving away a grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The White City!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/dd7d/the-white-city-celebration-tour-giveaway

8 comments:

  1. Great review. This sounds like a great read. I love the cover. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. This book sounds like a fantastic read. And a great city to set a story in.

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    1. Yes the backdrop was very interesting. Thanks for the comment!

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  3. Good Morning! Thank you for the book description.These tours are great and we have found some terrific books so thanks so much.

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  4. I enjoyed reading the review and the guest post! Also, I really like the book cover! Can't wait to check this book out!

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