Murder In High Places

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Summary: Synopsis
Review: A Pierre Chambrun Mystery*Larry Welch, a well-known journalist, is sitting on a story so big, it could lead to international disaster-or even war. He seeks sanctuary in New York's luxurious Hotel Beaumont to decide his story's fate, throwing ledgendary manager Pierre Chambrun into the biggest crisis of his career.

Men in high places want Welch's information. They also want Welch buried along with his secrets. To that end, Betsy Ruysdale, Chambrun's invaluable personal secretary and lifelong friend, is kidnapped. Chambrau is ordered to leave Welch a sitting duck. No cops. No security. Or no more Betsy Ruysdale.

As a reign of terror sweeps the hotel, Chambrun fears he is about to be an accessory to murder. But will it be Welch or Betsy's?

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Summary: Booked for death...
Review: I have read plenty of short story with Pierre Chambraun in it. This is the first full length book I've read and was not disappointed. It is a tale of mounting suspense, some glamour and the ineveitable murder.

from the back cover of book:

A Pierre Chambrun Mystery*Larry Welch, a well-known journalist, is sitting on a story so big, it could lead to international disaster-or even war. He seeks sanctuary in New York's luxurious Hotel Beaumont to decide his story's fate, throwing ledgendary manager Pierre Chambrun into the biggest crisis of his career.

Men in high places want Welch's information. They also want Welch buried along with his secrets. To that end, Betsy Ruysdale, Chambrun's invaluable personal secretary and lifelong friend, is kidnapped. Chambrau is ordered to leave Welch a sitting duck. No cops. No security. Or no more Betsy Ruysdale.

As a reign of terror sweeps the hotel, Chambrun fears he is about to be an accessory to murder. But will it be Welch or Betsy's?