The Lost Girl of Astor Street: A Piper Sail Mystery

By Stephanie Morrill

To most people, Piper Sail looks like a rich girl with little potential, but she surprises everyone, including herself, when she starts investigating her best friend's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Maureen Johnson, The Lost Girl of Astor Street combines the allure of Jazz Age Chicago with a twisting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Lydia has vanished. Lydia, who's never broken any rules, except falling in love with the wrong boy. Lydia, who's been Piper's best friend since they were children. Lydia, who never even said goodbye.

Convinced the police are looking in all the wrong places, eighteen-year-old Piper Sail begins her own investigation into Lydia's disappearance. With the reluctant help of a handsome young detective, Piper searches for answers in the dark underbelly of 1924 Chicago. Did Lydia get abducted by one of the city's most notorious gangsters? Or does the trail lead back to their own affluent neighborhood?

"Morrill has a keen eye for historical details and setting, making Jazz Age Chicago Piper's invisible yet omnipresent sidekick. A...well-crafted historical whodunit." -Kirkus Reviews

Piper must decide if she's willing to risk her life to find out the truth.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310175801
• ISBN13: 9780310175803
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Blink
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

delightful 1924 mystery

"To love anyone is to risk." This is my first Stephanie Morrill book and I'm thrilled that I could finally read one of the author's books. I loved being immersed in 1924 Chicago where Piper's sheltered life implodes after her best friend's disappearance. Piper's tenacious, spunky, and intelligent first person voice was perfect to guide the reader through this mystery that ends up being so much more than just her friend's disappearance. Piper was a maverick and a trail-blazer who got into plenty of trouble but was dogged in finding answers. I found it surprising and informative to be in the shoes of an 18 year old girl in 1924. Her struggles at home, her lofty ideals, and her sense of justice made Piper very real. I don't like love triangles so I wasn't fond of Piper receiving attention from two different gentlemen but I understood the need since both played vital roles in the plot. The plot was intricate with lots of twists and turns and gasp-worthy revelations. If you enjoy a good mystery novel with a dash of romance, you will love this book. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Blink via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.