The Description at Amazon tells us that CITY OF LIGHT is a historical / suspense novel written the tradition of  “Ragtime" and "The Alienist.” 

CITY OF LIGHT is a good insight into life during the early 1900's. As it follows the course of one woman's life, it gives the reader an in depth view of not only the social, but political aspects of life at the turn of the century in America. For anyone interested in a human view of life for women, immigrants, and the poor of this country during 1901, this is the book for you.