This collection of Kathy Lynn Emerson's historical mysteries featuring Diana Spaulding, journalist for a New York scandal sheet, as the amateur detective, contains four complete novels and three short stories, all set in the U. S. in 1888. Publishers Weekly praised this "period cozy" series for its "intrigue, eccentric characters, and well-researched history." Included are the novels Deadlier than the Pen, Fatal as a Fallen Woman, No Mortal Reason, and Lethal Legend. Illustrations include cover art from the original print editions.