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Death and Hard Cider (Hardcover, Main)
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Death and Hard Cider (Hardcover, Main)
Series: A Benjamin January Mystery
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Musician, sleuth and free man of color Benjamin January gets mixed
in politics, with murderous results. "The historical backdrop is
vivid, and the writing is exquisite. One of the best in a
not-to-be-missed series" - Booklist Starred Review September, 1840.
A giant rally is being planned in New Orleans to stir up support
for presidential candidate William Henry Harrison: the
Indian-killing, hard-cider-drinking, wannabe "people's president".
Trained surgeon turned piano-player Benjamin January has little use
for politicians. But the run-up to the rally is packed with balls
and dinner parties, and the meagre pay is sorely needed. Soon,
however, January has more to worry about than keeping his beloved
family fed and safe. During an elegant reception thrown by New
Orleans' local Whig notables, the son of a prominent politician
gets into a fist-fight with a rival over beautiful young flirt
Marie-Joyeuse Maginot - and, the day after the rally is over,
Marie-Joyeuse turns up dead. The only black person amongst the
initial suspects is arrested immediately: January's dear friend,
Catherine Clisson. With Catherine's life on the line, January is
determined to uncover the truth and prove her innocence. But his
adversaries are powerful politicians, and the clock is ticking . .
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