Jane Stanton Hitchcock Books

A socialite embarks on a daring investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy art collector, blending elements of suspense and intrigue. The narrative unfolds with twists and turns, showcasing the protagonist's determination as she navigates the complexities of high society. Jane Stanton Hitchcock, known for her sophisticated thrillers, weaves a captivating tale that explores themes of wealth, power, and the hidden dangers lurking beneath the glamorous surface of elite circles.

The stage adaptation highlights the character of Undine Spragg, a beautiful yet ruthless woman navigating the cutthroat New York social scene. Driven by a relentless pursuit of power and status, she manipulates the men in her life, discarding them at will. Hitchcock skillfully distills Wharton's expansive narrative into a concise theatrical experience, maintaining the original's satirical edge while offering a vivid portrayal of Undine against a backdrop of rigid class structures and societal prejudices.

Awarded the 2019 Dashiell Hammett Prize, this novel showcases exceptional crime writing with a gripping narrative. It delves into complex themes of morality and justice, weaving a compelling story that challenges perceptions of right and wrong. The characters are intricately developed, each playing a crucial role in the unfolding mystery. With a blend of suspense and literary depth, this book stands out in the crime genre, offering readers a thought-provoking experience alongside thrilling twists.

For Faith Cromwell, trompe l'oeil artist, it is the commission of a lifetime: painting the famed ballroom of an opulent Long Island estate. But her new patron has a macabre fixation on a daughter brutally murdered in the house a decade earlierone so intense that it jeopardizes Faith's own sense of mind. And as she pieces together the details of the grisly crime scene that shadows the house, Faith slowly discovers that she herself plays the starring role in a bizarre and dangerous charade.Sophisticated and exquisitely frightening, Trick of the Eye explores a world where evil tarnishes privilege, and nothing is what it appears to be.

"When Jo Slater, one of the grandest of New York's grande dames and great patron of the arts, befriends a young French countess, trouble begins. Ignoring warnings from friends, Jo abruptly discovers the truth about her mysterious guest. But it is too late. Jo is knocked off her pedestal and the young woman takes her place in society. Dethroned and dispossessed in the world where she once reigned, she sets out to recoup her fortune and reclaim her throne. Using her knowledge of the eighteenth century, she concocts an ingenious scheme based on the greatest historical swindle of all time, a true story involving Marie Antoinette. In order for the scheme to work, however, she must resort to the most desperate of all measures: murder."--Jacket

Reven Lynch navigates the opulent social scene of Georgetown while assisting Detective Gunner with a murder investigation linked to her jogging route. As she delves into the lives of the elite, she uncovers a web of deception, particularly surrounding the ambitious Cynthia Rinehart, who will stop at nothing to secure a wealthy husband. Amidst the glitz of embassy dinners and symphony balls, Reven faces the unraveling of her social circle, testing friendships and revealing scandalous secrets in a world where appearances are deceiving.

As the internet makes the world more accessible it also increases the possibility of cyber-bullying and stalking. Internet crime is a growing problem in our society. Hitchcock addresses how to prevent this unfortunate reality and crime by exploring the responses from the public, criminal justice system, and victims.

A respected surgeon and rare book collector is brutally murdered in his elegant Manhattan home, just hours after showing a book dealer the fifteenth-century manual of black magic a grimoire he'd received from a grateful patient. Now the healer's blood is everywhere and only the priceless grimoire is missing. The horrific death of her beloved father has shattered Beatrice O'Connell's quiet, sane, and orderly world. Only by tracking down the vanished malevolent tome with its dark spell and salacious illustrations can she hope to put things right. But the search is leading Beatrice, her ex-husband, and a mysterious occultist into an expanding labyrinth of powerful evils, a tangled web that reaches as far as the Vatican itself. What coveted secrets are hidden in the missing volume that threaten to turn Beatrice into precisely what her unseen and unrelenting enemies are determined to destroy?"

Der Büchersammler O'Connells wurde offensichtlich wegen eines eher unbedeutenden Werkes aus dem 15. Jahrhundert erschlagen. Doch als seine Tochter Beatrice versucht, die wahren Hintergründe des Mordes aufzuklären, entdeckt sie, dass das gestohlene Buch über Schwarze Magie ein grausames Geheimnis birgt.

Mord und Totschlag in der High Society. Seitdem ihr Mann Russell verschwunden ist, steigt Carla unaufhaltsam zur großen Dame der New Yorker High Society auf: Sie gibt spektakuläre Partys, beschenkt ihre Gäste, ja, überlässt Russells Kunstsammlung dem Museum … Die Grande Dame der Gesellschaft, Jo Slater, hat die Vermutung, dass Clara bei Russells Verschwinden nachgeholfen haben könnte. Doch als sie versucht, diesen Verdacht zu erhärten, kommt ihre eigene dunkle Vergangenheit ans Licht …