Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers

July 1895 witnesses the migration of New York’s elite to Newport, Rhode Island, seeking respite in a season adorned with balls, garden parties, and yacht races. Amidst this opulent backdrop, Emma Vanderbilt-Cross, a dauntless twenty-one-year-old writer, immerses herself in the social tapestry, tasked with chronicling the extravagance for the Newport Observer’s women’s pages. Emma’s lineage, intertwined with the esteemed Vanderbilt family, grants her a unique perspective, allowing her to navigate the intricate dynamics of high society with finesse and insight. As she delves deeper into the world of the privileged, Emma encounters a mosaic of ambition, rivalry, and intrigue, her fearless spirit driving her to uncover the hidden truths lurking beneath the facade of opulence. Through her lens, the glittering facade of Newport’s elite society begins to unravel, revealing the complexities and contradictions that lie beneath its polished exterior.