"Charm City" is a crime thriller novel by American author Laura Lippman, first published in 1997. The novel is set in Baltimore, Maryland and follows the story of private investigator Tess Monaghan as she investigates a series of murders that appear to be connected to her client, Mark Rubin, a wealthy Jewish businessman. As she delves deeper into the case, Tess finds herself drawn into the complicated and dangerous world of organized crime and political corruption in Baltimore. Along the way, she confronts her own personal demons and struggles to balance her professional obligations with her personal relationships. The novel is praised for its richly-drawn characters, vivid sense of place, and intricate plot, and is considered a classic of contemporary crime fiction. The novel is part of a series featuring Tess Monaghan as the main character.
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