Thanks to Suzanne Fox for the interview on The Society Nineteen: Contemporary Writers on the Nineteenth Century Experience.
It was an honor and fun interview.
https://www.societynineteenjournal.com/2021/06/the-society-interviews-patricia.html
Jun28
Jun16
‘Perilous Pursuit’ is June Kindle deal
Amazon has chosen “Felicity Carrol and the Perilous Pursuit” as a Kindle Monthly Deal priced at $1.99 until June 30. Enjoy the excerpt.
With the magnifying glass, she studied each of the bolts. Even set on a bed of red velvet, they were violent-looking things, some with barbs at the end. They showed rust and age, all except for the last bolt in the line. One end formed a square, and the tip came to a sharp point. The square appeared to match the dimensions of the hole in the hall upstairs. Dried blood streaked the body of the bolt and the velvet where it lay. Looking around to make sure no one watched, she picked up the bolt in her gloved hands for a closer examination in the sunlight coming from a large window overhead. Turning it around, there were red streaks on it, as if the killer had attempted to wipe off the blood. Although the stains were mere traces, the bolt felt hefty in her hand. It had been used to kill. Her mind hummed with questions, but she did have one answer.
She, Felicity Margaret Carrol, had found the murder weapon.
“[Felicity] is a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones…Recommended to those looking for a female superhero out to right wrongs and defy convention to do so.”
—Historical Novels Review
“A must read. It has it all, an intelligent heroine, a compelling plot and plenty of Victorian atmosphere to keep you entertained to the very last page.”
—Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Jefferies mysterie
May3
‘Murderous Menace’ is May Kindle deal
Amazon has chosen “Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace” as a Kindle Monthly Deal. It will be priced at $2.99 thru May.”
This colorful, action-filled mystery presents a novel twist.”—Kirkus Reviews
Heiress and amateur detective Felicity Carrol makes a perilous journey to apprehend a notorious murderer who has terrorized England–and now continues his vicious killing spree across the pond.
Felicity Carrol would rather be doing just about anything other than attending balls or seeking a husband. What she really wants to do is continue her work using the latest forensic methods and her photographic memory to help London police bring murderers to justice, so when her friend, Scotland Yard Inspector Jackson Davies, weak from injury, discovers a murder in a wild mining town in Montana that echoes the terrible crimes in England, Felicity decides to go herself.
In Placer, Montana, her first obstacle is handsome lawman Thomas Pike, who uses his intuition as much as his Colt in keeping law and order in this unruly town. When the murderer strikes again, Felicity begins to suspect Davies is correct: Jack the Ripper has come to America. Felicity sets out to find the killer in a town chock full of secrets, shadows, and suspects, but as the body count rises, this intrepid sleuth faces her most dangerous adversary yet–and discovers that not all killers are as they seem.
Apr2
Felicity Carrol and the Perilous Pursuit ebook on sale this month
“Felicity Carrol and the Perilous Pursuit” is selected as an Amazon’s Kindle Monthly Deal for $1.99 through the month of April.
When her mentor is brutally killed, the brilliant wealthy and eccentric Felicity Carrol investigates, but as the murders continue she finds the case could rock the kingdom, all amidst the heraldry of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
“Marcantonio brings her characters to life through vivid storytelling [and] really does an excellent job of keeping her protagonist one step ahead of the reader.”
—New York Journal of Books
“[Felicity] is a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones.”
—Historical Novels Review
Jan27
Felicity Carrol eBook sale ends soon
The eBook sale for the FELICITY CARROL mystery series ends Jan. 31.
Felicity Carrol and the Perilous Pursuit: Brilliant and eccentric heiress Felicity Carrol turns detective when her mentor is murdered but she uncovers a larger conspiracy. ($1.99)
Felicity Carrol and the Murderous Menace: Felicity Carrol travels to America to track down what could be England’s most infamous killer. ($2.99)
“Marcantonio brings her characters to life through vivid storytelling [and] really does an excellent job of keeping her protagonist one step ahead of the reader.”—New York Journal of Books
Jan14
‘Tears for Llorona’ play made possible by many people
“Tears for Llorona” was performed in November at the Hispanic Cultural Center in Nampa, Idaho. The play was written and directed by Patricia Marcantonio and is a retelling of the old Mexican ghost story about a creature who roams the night looking for her lost children. The performance was funded by a grant from the Alexa Rose Foundation and with support from the Hispanic Cultural Center.
It was also made possible by the efforts of many including the cast, crew, and center volunteers.
Jan13
A Latina take on chicken soup
From time to time I share family recipes. Check out the recipe page for my Latina take on chicken soup, especially inviting during the winter. You’ll also find some of my other family recipes from tamales to salsa.
Enjoy.
Jan7
Want to watch a good movie tonight? Here’s my suggestion
My family and friends know I love movies, I mean love.
Once my sister Sylvia–also a movie fan–asked me to list my 100 favorites and I came up with more than that.
While many of us are isolated, I wanted to share some of these and why I love them. Some are well known, others not so much. I hope you enjoy these suggestions and check them out so you can add them to your list.
I’ll start with “A Face in the Crowd” (1957)
A still relevant story about the power of media to sell politicians like products. Andy Griffith, better known as the kindly TV sheriff, stars as a country bum turned media star megalomaniac and he’s mesmerizing. (forgive the alliteration.) The great cast includes Patricia Neal and Walter Matthau in a serious role. Directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. Still disturbing. Still very entertaining.
Jan3
Felicity Carrol series Ebook on sale thru January
Amazon has selected FELICITY CARROL AND THE MURDEROUS MENACE and FELICITY CARROL AND THE PERILOUS PURSUIT for Kindle Monthly Deals priced at $2.99 and $1.99 through January.
Enjoy a good murder!
FELICITY CARROL AND THE PERILOUS PURSUIT : Amidst the heraldry of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, a string of brutal murders rocks Britain’s upper crust—and could threaten the realm itself
“Marcantonio brings her characters to life through vivid storytelling [and] really does an excellent job of keeping her protagonist one step ahead of the reader.”—New York Journal of Books
FELICITY CARROL AND THE MURDEROUS MENACE: Heiress and amateur detective Felicity Carrol makes a perilous journey to apprehend a notorious murderer who has terrorized England–and now continues his vicious killing spree across the pond.
“Felicity retains her feisty spirit and wit and once again has to battle for acceptance and credibility in a male-dominated society. Readers will look forward to her next adventure.”
—Library Journal
Dec8
‘Perilous Pursuit’ ebook on sale
Enjoy a mystery this holiday season. FELICITY CARROL AND THE PERILOUS PURSUIT ebook is on sale for $1.99 all through December.
Felicity Carrol is interested in everything—except being a proper young matron of Victorian society. Brilliant and resourceful, she took refuge in science and education after her mother died and her father abandoned her to servants. Now, all he wants is for her to marry into a family of status and money.
Felicity has other ambitions—but her plans shudder to a halt when her mentor is murdered at the British Museum and his priceless manuscript of King Arthur lore is stolen. Tapping into her photographic memory and the latest in the burgeoning field of forensic detection, Felicity launches an investigation. Handsome Scotland Yard Inspector Jackson Davies is also on the case, and finds Felicity as meddlesome as she is intelligent. But when more nobles are murdered and their King Arthur relics stolen, Felicity must journey on her own into the dark underworld of antiquity theft, where she uncovers a motive far more nefarious than simple profit.
As the killer sets his sights on a new victim—a charismatic duke who has captured Felicity’s imagination—the stakes rise to impossible heights. It’s a case that could shake the kingdom.
“Marcantonio brings her characters to life through vivid storytelling [and] really does an excellent job of keeping her protagonist one step ahead of the reader.”
—New York Journal of Books
“[Felicity] is a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Indiana Jones..”
—Historical Novels Review
“A must read. It has it all, an intelligent heroine, a compelling plot and plenty of Victorian atmosphere to keep you entertained to the very last page.”
—Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Jefferies mysteries
Patricia Marcantonio 