Death and Hard Cider (Large print, Hardcover, Main - Large Print)

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 . . .

General

Imprint:	Severn House Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	A Benjamin January Mystery
Release date:	November 2022
Authors:	Barbara Hambly
Dimensions:	220 x 142 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	384
Edition:	Main - Large Print
ISBN-13:	978-1-4483-0947-4
Categories:	Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Crime & mystery > Historical mysteries
LSN:	1-4483-0947-6
Barcode:	9781448309474

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