City of Lies

By: Victoria Thompson

Narrated by: Kate Forbes

Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

An exciting new series featuring woman-on-the-run Elizabeth Miles - from the beloved national best-selling author of the Gaslight Mysteries.

Every woman plays a part - but some are more dangerous than others.

Like most women, Elizabeth Miles assumes many roles; unlike most, hers have made her a woman on the run. Living on the edge of society, Elizabeth uses her guile to relieve so-called respectable men of their ill-gotten gains. But brutal and greedy entrepreneur Oscar Thornton is out for blood. He's lost a great deal of money and is not going to forgive a woman for outwitting him. With his thugs hot on her trail, Elizabeth seizes the moment to blend in with a group of women who have an agenda of their own.

She never expects to like or understand these privileged women, but she soon comes to respect their intentions, forming an unlikely bond with the wealthy matriarch of the group whose son, Gideon, is the rarest of species - an honest man in a dishonest world. Elizabeth knows she's playing a risky game, and her deception could be revealed at any moment, possibly even by sharp-eyed Gideon. Nor has she been forgotten by Thornton, who's biding his time, waiting to strike. Elizabeth must draw on her wits and every last ounce of courage she possesses to keep her new life from being cut short by this vicious shadow from her past.

©2017 Victoria Thompson (P)2017 Recorded Books

Interesting story told with YA prose

This was a little disappointing, although the story was interesting and somewhat suspenseful. The writing just wasn’t particularly complex or insightful. It read a little like a YA novel. The narrator is pretty good, but the editing could’ve taken out some of the overlong pauses.

Wonderful blend of fact and fiction

An enjoyable story set during WWI and the suffrage movement. Elizabeth is a thief and a liar who gets herself arrested to avoid being caught by a "mark". This chance encounter with some supporters of woman's suffrage, not only lands her in jail but right in the middle of a con to save her life. Everything would be perfect except for the honest as they come lawyer who threatens her plans and her heart. Loved listening to this story during my daily commute.

Can't finish it due to narrator

The narrator does an ok performance when she's actually reading. It is the long pauses between sentences that is driving me mad. Too distracting and so strange.

Knowing the author and so pleased with her success!

the tale of grifting was well crafted. Author has many more stories in the series that should be listened to

Excellent book

I enjoyed the characters and the mystery. Elizabeth and Gideon were great. I love the plot.

Great book

I love the characters. Great story line. I also enjoyed the first two books in the series.

loved it!

Another great story from Victoria Thompson, one of my favorite mystery authors. Can't wait for the next one.

Fantastic!

Wow I did not know what to expect after listening to the Gaslight series which was amazing

But this was so good! Intense and intriguing with so many twists!! Cannot wait for more!

A new series for me to enjoy.

I am huge fan of “The Gaslight Mystery” series and when I came across this “Counterfeit Lady” series written by the same author I was excited!

Book 1 was pretty good, I enjoyed it, didn’t love it, didn’t hate it… overall there was enough to keep me motivated and curious about Book 2.

If I end up enjoying Elizabeth and Gideon as much as I do Frank and Sarah, I’m in for a few good reads.

I prefer Gaslight series

I thought the ending was too predictable and silly. Not believable. Enjoyed learning about the Suffrage movement.