From The Desk Of Nora Blackbird by Nancy Martin

Aug 20, 2012 | A Day In My Life

Before our parents ran off with our trust funds, Daddy and Mama threw their last champagne party on the lawn of Blackbird Farm—a shindig so extravagant that it stunned all their friends . . . long enough for our parents to pick their pockets. Now they are dancing their way across South America one mambo contest at a time, while my sisters Libby and Emma and I, Nora Blackbird, have been forced to get jobs for the first time in our pampered lives.

I’m the society columnist for a Philadelphia rag, and I spend most of my nights reporting on everything from gala charity balls to chic cocktails parties with both Old Money and New Money sets. My blue-blooded background always gets me past the velvet rope and into the inner circles, and I frequently rub elbows with the rich and infamous.

Trouble is, I somehow manage to find a few dead aristocrats among the live ones, and I end up trying to solve mysteries . . . just one step ahead of the police.

Why are the police so interested in me? Well, my love life has been mugged by the son of New Jersey’s most notorious mob boss, and Michael Abruzzo is always one of the usual suspects when crime takes place. The police seem to think my lover is at the bottom of most criminal acts, but I know he’s more likely causing a commotion in my bed than anywhere else.

Meanwhile, my sisters drive me crazy, and I’m desperately trying to keep my ancestral home from falling down around my ears. I wear my Grandmama Blackbird’s vintage couture, and I know a thing or two about the good life. I just wish I still had a smidgen of it back.

But life is never dull on Blackbird Farm, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Read about our adventures–starting with How To Murder a Millionaire—before getting to the 8th book in the Blackbird Sisters Mystery Series, NO WAY TO KILL A LADY, in stores August 7.

Check out this short video Michael sent:

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Meet the author
Nancy Martin is the author of nearly 50 pop fiction novels including the Roxy Abruzzo mystery series and the best-selling, award-winning Blackbird Sisters Mysteries. She lives in Pennsylvania and saw Mick Abruzzo once in a diner, but was too astonished to speak to him. Find Nancy on Facebook or see her fashion pins on Pinterest.

Books are available at retail and online booksellers.

14 Comments

  1. Sheila Connolly
    Sheila Connolly on August 20, 2012 at 8:46 am

    It is such a fun read! I’m so glad the Blackbird Sisters are back.

  2. Rochelle Staab
    Rochelle Staab on August 20, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I adore the Blackbird series. My copy just arrived, can’t wait to snuggle up with Michael, I mean the book.
    Question for Nora: I love vintage–just how deep is Grandmama’s closet?
    Congrats on a stellar release!
    Rochelle

  3. Nancy
    Nancy on August 20, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Rochelle, you may not think I’m the jealous type, but Michael is all mine. At the moment. Grandmama’s closet is deep indeed, but two of her friends also bequeathed their best dresses to me. I’m a lucky girl. If you don’t mind being broke, that is.

  4. Duffy Brown
    Duffy Brown on August 20, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Just added How to Murder a Millionaire to my TBR pile. Can’t wait to get started on this series!

  6. Left-Brained Business for Write-Brained People
    Left-Brained Business for Write-Brained People on August 20, 2012 at 11:47 am

    Oops! Probably need to clarify. I love this series, read everything Nora, but as a writer I’m dazzled when writers work their magic condensing everything down to a one-page synopsis. You’re the best, Nancy!

    Joanie

  7. Nancy
    Nancy on August 20, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Thanks, Duffy! Hope you enjoy.

  8. Nancy
    Nancy on August 20, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Joanie, you are so sweet! Thank you. Trouble is, Nora’s life is starting to feel more real than my own. Is this what happens to a girl’s brain after 50??

  9. Lisa Betez
    Lisa Betez on August 20, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I have enjoyed the Blackbird Sisters so much, that I have already read them three times each & they are in my personal library now. Have also begun to read about Roxy. Really enjoy reading.

  10. Nancy
    Nancy on August 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Lisa, I think you just made my day. Mmmmmmwah!!

  11. Dru
    Dru on August 20, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Thanks Nora and Nancy for dropping by. This is a great series and I’m so glad the Blackbird Sisters are back.

  12. NancyM
    NancyM on August 20, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    As always, you make us all feel welcome, Dru. Thanks for having Nora today!

  13. Jane R
    Jane R on August 20, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    I was afraid there wouldn’t be any more books in this series. I’ve really enjoyed it and glad the Blackbird sisters are still around!

  14. Mare F
    Mare F on August 21, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I’m with Jane on this one. I was very unhappy when I thought I’d read the last book in this series. I love the sisters.