Hambly Barbara - Death And Hard Cider - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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
Title: Death And Hard Cider
Author(s): Hambly Barbara
Publisher: Canongate Books
Barcode: 9781448308972
Pages: 256 Pages
Publication Date: 1/31/2023
Series: A Benjamin January Historical Mystery
Category: Historical Mysteries