The Bachelor Detectives: of Gay Old St. Louis

By Robert Colton

The Bachelor Detectives

Welcome to the Gilded Age of St. Louis, Missouri -the Gateway to the West.

Residing in the picturesque neighborhood of Lucas Place, Archibald Tanner, Esquire and his dearest companion, Roderick Bruce, have a reputation for sleuthing. Known for their knack at getting to the bottom of other people's secrets, the handsome young "bachelors " share a secret of their own.

When the beautiful Mrs. Lena Barr pays a call on Archibald and Roderick, their detective skills are put to the test. On the trail of an ex-con, the two "chucksboos" court danger and deception as they search for stolen emeralds that are the key to a long-forgotten mystery.

The pieces of their puzzle are held tightly by a scheming seamstress, a wealthy widow, and a jeweler who provokes more questions than answers. More than mere reputation is at risk after the grisly demise of two suspects occurs while Lena's heirloom emeralds are sought. All that glitters is not gold when the bachelor detectives come face to face with a cold-blooded killer determined to hide the truth at any cost.

Travel the perilous path with Roddy and Archie as the couple navigate the confines of forbidden love during the Gilded Age under the noses of family, friends, and a ruthless villain with a perceptive eye.

A clever combination of myrrh and mayhem promises a galloping good time along the dusty streets of Gay Old Saint Louis.

Historical Fiction Author, Robert Colton, brings the 1890s Midwest to life in this meticulously researched cozy-mystery.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8TQW7SV
• ISBN13: 9798187282593
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"