Author James Stewart introduces his debut book. Has he finally solved the 1923 murder of dancer Fritzie Mann?
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Set in Jazz Age San Diego against the backdrop of yellow journalism, notorious Hollywood scandals, Prohibition corruption and a lively culture war, Mystery At The Blue Sea Cottage tells the intriguing true crime story of a beautiful dancer, a playboy actor, and a debonair doctor.
In January 1923, 20-year-old Fritzie Mann left home for a remote cottage by the sea to meet a man whose identity she had revealed to no one. The next morning, the barely clad body of the beautiful and bewitching dancer washed up on lonely Torrey Pines beach, her party dress and possessions strewn about on the sand.
The scene baffled investigators. Was it suicide, murder, or an accidental drowning? A botched autopsy created more questions than it answered. However, the investigation revealed a scandalous secret and, possibly, a powerful motive for murder.
After a suspect was arrested and charged with murder, an ambitious district attorney battled a high-profile L.A. private counsel in the most sensational trial in San Diego’s history that was followed avidly across the nation. The big question: What really happened at the Blue Sea Cottage?
Hello, Mr Stewart— We are the San Diego Mystery Club, a group of dedicated mystery readers. We meet the second Thursday of every month for dinner in the Clairemont Mesa area. Would you be interested in giving a talk to our group about your book? We cannot pay you for your time but dinner will be provided for you and your one guest. There will be an opportunity to sell your books. At this time, June, July or August are available.
Thank you for your time. We hope to hear from you.
Robin