Must The Maiden Die (Seneca Falls Historical Mysteries)
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ISBN: 0425166996 / Publisher: Berkley Hardcover, September 1999
A mystery novel that blends history, the early years of feminism, and crime follows librarian Glynis Tryon, who, in 1861, tries to absolve an indentured serving girl of a murder charge, which leads to unforeseen complications
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In Seneca Falls, only whispers of the Civil War are heard in the spring of 1861. Glynis turns her attention to the upcoming nuptials of her niece Emma and the arrival of her niece Bronwen - until the body of a prominent local manufacturer is found, the victim of an apparent stabbing. The main suspect is his indentured servant - an abused and frightened girl sold into servitude by her greedy father.Trying to save the accused girl from the fate that awaits her, Glynis must untangle a tapestry of lust, high treason, and legal treachery that brings the stark reality of the growing Civil War close to home...
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