A Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries Prequel

1924 New York

Penelope “Pen” Banks has spent the past two years making ends meet by playing cards. It’s another Saturday night at The Peacock Club, one of her favorite haunts, and she has her sites set on a big fish, who just happens to be the special guest of the infamous Jack Sweeney.

After inducing Rupert Cartland, into a game of cards, Pen thinks it just might be her lucky night. Unfortunately, before the night ends, Rupert has been robbed—his diamond cuff links, ruby pinky ring, gold watch, and wallet…all gone!

With The Peacock Club’s reputation on the line, Mr. Sweeney, aided by the heavy hand of his chief underling Tommy Callahan, is holding everyone captive until the culprit is found.

For the promise of a nice payoff, not to mention escaping the club in one piece, Penelope Banks is willing to put her unique mind to work to find out just who stole the goods.

This is a prequel novella to the Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries series, taking place at The Peacock Club before Penelope Banks became a private investigator.