Lyn Hamilton is the author of five previous novels: The Xibalba Murders, nominated by the Crime Writers of Canada Association for the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel, The Maltese Goddess, The Moche Warrior, The Celtic Riddle, and The African Quest. The Etruscan Chimera is her sixth novel featuring antique store owner Lara McClintoch. Ms. Hamilton lives in Toronto.
Set in New York City in 1938, this is a sophisticated and entertaining debut novel about an irresistible young woman with an uncommon sense of purpose. Read an excerpt. Listen to a podcast.