Ayoh - Shop now
Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
$4.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Colette Clark
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Missing White Lady: A 1920s Historical Mystery (Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Colette Clark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,436 ratings
Could a missing white cat be the key to solving this case?
New York, 1925

“My husband should be dead, but he isn’t.”

Penelope “Pen” Banks finally has what appears to be an interesting case for her fledgling investigative business. What she thought was a simple, tragic case of a wife abandonment has a rather daunting twist:

Jane Peterson’s husband isn’t where he’s supposed to be—dead in Wilmington.

Pen soon discovers that Frank Peterson isn’t the only missing resident from Winchester Court Apartments. Lady, the white-haired Persian cat of the Peterson’s neighbor—an ever-partying flapper—has also disappeared.

There are strange goings on at Winchester Court, which leads Penelope to believe the two are connected to something even bigger.

The Missing White Lady is the second book in the Penelope Banks Mystery series set in 1920s New York. The enjoyment of a historical mystery combined with the excitement and daring of New York during Prohibition and the Jazz Age.
Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 2 of 16
    Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries
  2. Print length
    258 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    March 1, 2022
  6. File size
    1.3 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
Next slide of product details
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Shop this series

 See full series
There are 16 books in this series.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
Next page
Loading...

Product details

  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,436 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Colette Clark

Colette Clark

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Colette Clark lives in New York and has always enjoyed learning more about the history of her amazing city. She decided to combine that curiosity and love of learning with her addiction to reading and watching mysteries. Her first series, Penelope Banks Murder Mysteries is the result of those passions. When she’s not writing she can be found doing Sudoku puzzles, drawing, eating tacos, visiting museums dedicated to unusual/weird/wacky things, and, of course, reading mysteries by other great authors.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
2,436 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers enjoy the mystery depth of the book, with one noting its multiple storylines. Moreover, they find it a delightful read with clever characters, particularly appreciating the supporting cast's humor. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its wit, with one customer highlighting its comedic timing.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

16 customers mention "Mystery depth"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery depth of the book, finding it full of happy hours of intrigue with solving every mystery in sight.

"...It's easy to lose oneself in her stories: The mysteries are interesting, the characters are (mostly) well drawn, the pacing is good, and the..." Read more

"...keep the reader entertained, remains highly engaging while solving every mystery in sight!..." Read more

"...The historical time period is interesting and fun. I look forward to more." Read more

"...I wish they were a bit longer so they would last but I love the way they play out. There were still things popping up toward then end...." Read more

14 customers mention "Enjoyment"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very entertaining and a total delight to read.

"...Thank Goodness I several more books to read. She is a fun and clever character. Looking forward to the next episode of Penelope Banks!" Read more

"...Great book. Lots of fun." Read more

"...main character, cleverly nicknamed 'Pen' (hmm) manages to keep the reader entertained, remains highly engaging while solving every mystery in sight!..." Read more

"...The historical time period is interesting and fun. I look forward to more." Read more

13 customers mention "Character development"10 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning that Benny's character is particularly fun to read, while another notes that Pen has a firecracker personality.

"...Thank Goodness I several more books to read. She is a fun and clever character. Looking forward to the next episode of Penelope Banks!" Read more

"...Other than that, Benny's character is fun to read. Hopefully this will mellow in future installments...." Read more

"Penelope is a new character to follow, with a slightly different twist on early American criminal behavior...." Read more

"I love the characters. I love the independent nature of Pen and her ability to relate to different people from different walks of life...." Read more

5 customers mention "Wit"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's wit, with one noting its clever dialogue and comedic timing.

"I love this author's style, intelligence and cunning wit. Which interestingly are all..." Read more

"...The supporting characters are funny, witty, sometimes quite surprising, and always interesting...." Read more

"...entertaining characters, intriguing storylines along with some comedic timing...." Read more

"Loved it, everything and turn! Loved every word! Posting this review was easy as I didn't see the ending coming...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • S Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Colette Clark is easily becoming a new favorite author. Thank Goodness I several more books to read.
    She is a fun and clever character. Looking forward to the next episode of Penelope Banks!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Word Junkie
    4.0 out of 5 stars SPOILER ALERTS: Great Writing, So-So Main Character
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    It's always a pleasure to discover a new author who knows how to write well. This certainly describes Colette Clark. It's easy to lose oneself in her stories: The mysteries are interesting, the characters are (mostly) well drawn, the pacing is good, and the plotting is sound.

    So why only 4 stars? Well, I just can't like the main character, Penelope Banks.

    First, I find it overly convenient that this 24-year-old woman is independently uber-wealthy, with a ritzy New York penthouse, butler, chauffer and millions of dollars, due to the lucky inheritance from a family friend. And, of course, she also comes from a wealthy family, so she's set up with prestigious connections, too. Frankly, I like a character who struggles just a bit - like the rest of us schlubs. (But that's just me.)

    But beyond that, Penelope is such a hypocritical feminist! I'm all for lifting up women (I am one myself, after all), but I don't find it necessary to insult men to do so. There are numerous snide remarks and negative innuendoes about the general character of men that are frankly insulting. Yet at the same time, Pen has no problem being coy and flirty with Detective Prescott to manipulate getting her way. And she likes having the chauffer around so she "has a man to look out for her." Where's that feminism now? That's really just icky, you know?

    There's also the caricature of her requisite gay friend, Benny, who never misses a scene to remind us that he bats for the other team. Really, who cares? His preference doesn't need a heavy hand, and it feels like his character is included to check a PC box or something. Other than that, Benny's character is fun to read. Hopefully this will mellow in future installments.

    Penelope comes off as pushy, self-absorbed and self-satisfied, which certainly isn't very endearing. The only emotions we get from her are resentments toward her estranged father and flirty tingles toward Detective Prescott.

    I want to like Penelope Banks. Not sure if I can, unless she finds a scrap of humility somewhere. This is someone who might be difficult to have as a friend in real life.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cats are the focus
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    You'd think that looking for a missing husband would be enough for the new private investigator Penelope. But it's really the a search for a missing cat that leads to the real mystery. Great book. Lots of fun.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Tamara S. Early
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly Gifted Author
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I love this author's style, intelligence and cunning wit. Which interestingly are all
    attributes of the main character, cleverly nicknamed 'Pen' (hmm) manages to keep the reader entertained, remains highly engaging while solving every mystery in sight! I found this to be a fast-paced read that gets intense & then exciting then romantic! Wow! And just like Ginger Rogers, this author does it all in a skirt and heels! Colette Clark is now my new fave mystery writer. Thanks for indulging me while I fan-girl all over this author!
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great series...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this series by Colette Clark. The historical time period is interesting and fun. I look forward to more.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Lois Fisher
    3.0 out of 5 stars Meanders Too Much
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    In the 1st book of this series, Penelope Banks was a wonderful character. Couldn't wait to read more of her adventures. Unfortunately, Book 2 is a let down. While I wanted to know about this missing husband and missing cat, too many boring characters (busybody in the building, seemingly weird guy, etc.) took up a great deal of Pen's time and my yawning. I'm glad I stuck with the story because Pen is still a worthwhile character, and her detective business will seem to grow. Hope the next book is more tightly written.
    Oh, and why she only realizes she should have business cards near the end of the book puzzled me. In 1925, everyone had business cards for everything, especially in the upper-crust.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Nancy F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars charmed life
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Penelope is a new character to follow, with a slightly different twist on early American criminal behavior. If the series is as good as this first book , it will be most enjoyable!
    Helpful
     Report
  • J. A. Butler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pen Catches a Jewel Thief
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    No the white lady isn’t a pale person or a mixed drink…it’s a cat…the feline is in the middle of two murders, a high level case of theft and she has five kittens to boot. How it all ties together is an intriguing tale for Penelope to unravel as she solves her first real case for her new detective agency! Join the fun!
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Historical mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Penelope Banks is a private investigator, she has a client who's husband is missing. The missing husband case is also tied to a burglary of apartments in the same floor as the client. Then there is the case of the missing cat. Plenty of twisty bits and murder. I really enjoyed reading this book.
    Report
  • chacha
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT HISTORICAL COZY MYSTERY
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Love this series. Looking forward to reading more. Penelope and gang are fun. Very much like the Miss Fisher series with a nicer softer read. A great cozy! Highly recommended.
    Report
  • Nadine Gardner Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a delight. No bulking out of description!
    Reviewed in Australia on May 19, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I enjoyed this book because it was fast paced and easy to read. Lots of twists and turns. Light and lovely. The only jarring note is, the author adding the word "no"?
    At the end of some questions a character would ask.
    On the whole - good read.
    Report
  • Trevor Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    A simply awesome read. Great imagery and use of terminology to make you feel as if you really were in the 1920s.
    Report
  • Trisha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blackmail
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Lives can be led that are not what they seem. When secrets are found out money is demanded. Theft and murder occur.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report