"Trish MacEnulty has brought Gilded Age New York to life at the start of what I hope will be a long series. A pair of unlikely allies, the seamy underside of New York City, and the even more distasteful underside of high society all come together in a thrilling book that will have you glued to the pages. This is one of the best historical mysteries I've picked up!"" --Jo Niederhoff, San Francisco Book Review

""A rare fictional perspective of women's historical struggles in a world made intolerable by misogynistic customs, from deeply ingrained sexism and suppression of women to violent gangs, risky abortions, and wealthy criminals who hide under charitable works. MacEnulty's suspenseful, elaborate, and addictive debut historical fiction is highly recommended to fans of historical fiction and readers concerned with equal rights."" -- Foluso Falaye, Manhattan Book Review

""The Whispering Women features two lively female investigators who represent distinct social classes. Richly drawn characters, the vibrant historical setting, and a suspenseful mystery create a strong current that pulls readers into this delightful novel. But it's the women's issues—as relevant today as they were in the early 1900s—that will linger long after the last page."" -- Donna S. Meredith, The Southern Literary Review