Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for a number of years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.
This splendid romp is sure to win Hambly new fans * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>Scandal in Babylon</b> * Exhilarating, exasperating, and dangerous . . . A sparkling series launch featuring Hollywood hijinks and a clever sleuth * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Scandal in Babylon</b> * Emma feels fresh: not merely another flapper-era amateur sleuth, but rather a vibrant, intelligent woman with whom readers will enjoy spending time * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>Scandal in Babylon</b> * Outstanding . . . Hambly's masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling * <b>Publishers Weekly Starred Review</b> of <b>House of the Patriarch</b> * A fine entry in impressive series * <b>Booklist</b> on <b>House of the Patriarch</b> * A must-read * <b>Booklist Starred Review</b> of <b>Lady of Perdition</b> * Riveting * <b>Kirkus Reviews</b> on <b>Lady of Perdition</b> * Hambly's outstanding sequel to 2021's Scandal in Babylon showcases the author's wit and her compassion for the underdog * <b>Publishers Weekly</b> Starred Review *