Mystery
The Ivory City
2025·352 pages
A romantic historical murder mystery at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, blending class tension, intrigue, and glamour.
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A romantic historical murder mystery at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, blending class tension, intrigue, and glamour.
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A USA TODAY National Bestseller The Devil in the White City meets Pride and Prejudice in this romantic historical murder mystery set at the 1904 World’s Fair. The St. Louis World’s Fair, 1904: A miniature city of palaces and pavilions that becomes a backdrop for romance, betrayal—and murder. Cousins Grace and Lillie have been best friends since birth, despite Grace’s vastly inferior social status ever since her mother married for love instead of wealth. When Lillie invites Grace to the biggest e...
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Sexual content
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Clean romance with banter, attraction, and a few kisses; no explicit content
Violence & gore
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Murder mystery with a brutal killing and brief moderate violence
Profanity
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A handful of mild swear words and British slang curses
Substance use
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Brief mentions of drugs, overdoses, and addiction
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Class inequality and social status themes; fraught World's Fair backdrop
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Brief prostitution mentions; family secrets and class hardship themes
Other
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