DEATH OF A NEW AMERICAN
by Mariah Fredericks
Jane Prescott, lady’s maid and mystery solver, becomes
embroiled in labor disputes, the Black Hand and murder in this entertaining
novel set in 1912 New York.
Louise, Jane’s lady, is about to marry the son of a
prestigious family. When the Tyler’s
nursemaid is murdered and notes are found threatening the infant child of
Louise’s soon to be in laws, Jane and newspaperman Michael Behan spring into
action.
Between love and the criminal underworld, the tension is
palpable. Well written, with interesting
situation and characters, this novel will be a welcome addition to book groups
and individual readers alike.
4 of 5 stars
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