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Kelli Stanley

    Kelli Stanley crafts crime fiction that plunges readers into meticulously researched historical settings, breathing life into bygone eras with contemporary narrative drive. Her stories masterfully blend intricate historical detail with compelling suspense, creating immersive worlds from the ancient Roman Empire to post-war California. Stanley's prose is characterized by its atmospheric quality and her ability to weave complex plots with characters who feel both authentic to their time and relatable to modern readers. She excels at exploring the darker aspects of human nature against vividly realized historical backdrops, making her work a distinctive choice for fans of intelligent, atmospheric mysteries.

    Kelli Stanley
    Město draků
    City of Secrets
    City of Dragons
    • 2017

      Město draků

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(10)Add rating

      Mezi světly luceren a temnými gangy Píše se rok 1940 a San Francisko žije oslavami Svátků jara. Svérázná soukromá vyšetřovatelka Miranda Corbieová se odmítá smířit s vraždou Japonce Takahašiho, jehož v Chinatownu zastřelili před jejíma očima. Kvůli japonské invazi do Číny jsou vztahy mezi čínskou a japonskou komunitou vypjaté a policie se mezi znepřátelené dračí gangy nemíchá, ale Miranda chce spravedlnost. Při vyšetřování naráží na úskalí, a to nejen kvůli své minulosti luxusní kurtizány, která jí na druhou stranu umožňuje vhled do světa luceren, který se úřady tváří, že nevidí.

      Město draků
    • 2012

      City of Secrets

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.4(97)Add rating

      Set during the tumultuous period of May 25th, 1940, amidst the World's Fair, the story follows private investigator Miranda Corbie as she investigates the murder of a woman. With Europe under Nazi control and America grappling with uncertainty, Miranda navigates a dangerous landscape in her quest for justice. This sequel to City of Dragons showcases her relentless determination to confront evil and restore order in a chaotic world, delivering a gripping and fast-paced mystery.

      City of Secrets
    • 2011

      City of Dragons

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.3(21)Add rating

      Set against the vibrant backdrop of San Francisco's Chinatown during the 1940 Chinese New Year celebrations, the story follows Miranda Corbie, a determined private investigator. When she discovers the murdered body of Eddie Takahashi, she faces opposition from the local Chamber of Commerce and the police, who want to suppress the case. Undeterred, Miranda navigates through the city's diverse neighborhoods, including Little Osaka and a Southern Gothic bordello, in her quest for justice, revealing the darker undercurrents of her community.

      City of Dragons