Soiled Dove Murder

by Sherilyn Decter

Red-light ladies mysteriously slain. A shunned group living on society’s fringe. Two frontier women digging up truth and justice.

Virginia City, Montana, 1920’s. Lucie Santoro will never turn her back on those she taught. So when a former student begs for her aid, the dedicated schoolteacher leaps into action to help the now successful bordello madam track down a missing Chinese prostitute. But the rescue mission tragically becomes a murder investigation after the young victim is found brutally killed.

Convinced the ruthless tong leader is the one responsible, Lucie and her loyal moonshiner friend, the feisty Delores Bailey, fight rampant bigotry as they race to gather evidence. But when another sing-sing girl is kidnapped and the blame again points to their cruel nemesis, Lucie must confront her fears to stop the rising body count… before she joins their numbers.

Can the determined spinster and her rebel ally defeat a deadly enemy hiding in plain sight?

Genres: Ebooks

481 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2023

About the author

Sherilyn Decter writes emotionally rich historical fiction about strong, determined women navigating the shadows of Prohibition-era America. Whether uncovering secrets in speakeasies or confronting legacy in Little Italy, her stories blend meticulous research with unforgettable characters. She is the author of the Bootleggers’ Chronicles, Rum Runners’ Chronicles, Moonshiner Mysteries, The Promise Trilogy, and Legacy Letters, a serialized fiction project delivered directly to readers.
Inspired by authors like Kristin Hannah, Fiona Davis, and Rhys Bowen, Sherilyn Decter brings untold women’s stories to life with rich detail and emotional depth.
Learn more at sherilyndecter.com.

Reviews

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend

Weaving history with mystery, this series had me hooked from the beginning. Decter tells fascinating stories that shed light on overlooked and/or swept under the rug aspects of history. No matter the era, people are people struggling with the same wants and needs. Begin with Big Sky Murder.

[Tweety · Rating 1 out of 5]

UGH!!

Could not after 12 chapters finish this book. Normally I never quit without finishing a book but this just went over the top, couldn’t read anymore, I‘LL wait till we come back to our time with more normality in our lives. Most of this sounds ridiculous & gross. Sorry! I’d rather be in moonshiner days.
Tweety 🦜🦜

[Rendalynn S · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good Read

I got this book due to the fact it had "Soiled Doves" in the title. Not many people know that this was the name used for prostitution in the day. I liked this book so much that not only will I finish the series, but am going back to read the first two books.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The two main characters were so different from each other, yet made such a good team. Lucie Santoro was a schoolteacher who had a love of words and needs to act with decorum to retain her job. Delores Bailey was a moonshiner and dressed and acted as she liked. There is a missing person to find and a murder to solve. There is also a mysterious person called Lash, who appears to know all about Lucie and Delores. I did enjoy the way that Lucie began to rediscover her old self. The telling of the Chinese traditions made a fascinating read. There were certainly some dangerous moments and the belief held by some men that women are incapable of an intelligent thought also played a part. I found this to be an entertaining and different read. I received a copy via Niche Reader and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.