It’s 1924 in Chicago and 18-year old Piper’s best friend
goes missing. Because she cannot sit
back and do nothing while the trail goes cold, Piper does everything she can to
aid the handsome detective and performs her own investigations to get to the
bottom of the crime.
I’ve had this novel, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, for several years since picking it up at
the ALA Midwinter Convention in 2017 and just finally got around to reading
it. It’s an appealing young adult
mystery including all the fun of the flapper era, speakeasies, and prohibition. The characters were charming and very of
their time. I enjoyed the historical
perspective and Piper’s vivacious, intelligent spirit. I can see how young
women would really enjoy this novel, especially, with the chaste sexual tension
and several suitors. The story-building was expertly done by Stephanie Morrill.
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