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Title: A Harbor of Deceit: A Gilded Age Tale of Money, Murder, and Madness
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Authors: Kay Adams and Nancy Markey
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Genre: Fiction/Historical/19th Century
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Audience: Trade/General (12 and up)
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Publisher: Ochre Point Press
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Release Date: January 20, 2026
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Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, & eBook
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ISBN-13:
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Paperback: 978-1-968954-00-0​
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Hardcover: 978-1-968954-02-4
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eBook: 978-1-968954-01-7
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Price:
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Paperback: $15.99​
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Hardcover: $24.99
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eBook: $4.99
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Distributor: Ingram (Global Distribution / Returnable)
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Known as the writing team "Gilded Age Authors," Kay Adams and Nancy Markey are the creative duo behind A Harbor of Deceit. Experts in Gilded Age research, they specialize in bringing stories of 19th-century true crimes and scandals to the 21st-century reader.
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About the Authors
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The Inspiration: "What sparked the idea of writing A Harbor of Deceit, and what drew you specifically to this true crime?"​
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The History vs. Fiction: "How much of the book is based on real-life events?"
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The Collaborative Process: "As a writing duo, how did you collaborate to weave together the complex web of the investigation and legal proceedings?"
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The Research Journey: "What was the most scandalous or surprising fact you uncovered while researching A Harbor of Deceit?"