Death Visits a Bawdy House

by Adele Fasick

Historical mystery set in New York City in 1843 is an exciting place. When the young teacher, Charlotte Edgerton, moves to the city from staid Boston, she finds the crowds on Broadway and the attractions of P.T. Barnum's new American Museum thrilling. She is young, ambitious, and in love. The future looks bright for herself and her devoted Daniel. But when first one and then another of the glamorous "sporting girls" who work in the city's famous brothels is murdered, Charlotte becomes aware of the darkness that lurks behind the bright glow of the city.In a city where abolitionists are not popular and suspicion of free blacks runs high, the arrest of a black man for the crimes enflames much of the city. Charlotte and Daniel discover even police can be prejudiced, politicians are not always honest, and kindness can lead to danger. When a ruthless murderer tricks her into becoming a prisoner in a deserted school, Charlotte must rely on her wits to save herself and a helpless child. Will she be able to find safety for herself and the child and end the terror gripping women throughout the city ?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0985315237
• ISBN13: 9780985315238
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Monganbooks
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"