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Clara McKenna

A Lack of Temperance Paperback Book

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At a Glance
Historical mystery set in 1892
First in exciting new series
Temperance movement murder investigation
Strong female protagonist secretary
Atmospheric Ozark resort town setting
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From Anna LoanWilsey comes the first installment of a new historical mystery series featuring Hattie Davish, a traveling secretary who arrives in a small Ozark town only to discover her new employer has disappeared. . . On the eve of the heated presidential election of 1892, Miss Hattie Davish arrives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a scenic resort town where those without the scent of whiskey on their breath have the plight of temperance on their tongues. Summoned for her services as a private secretary, Hattie is looking forward to exploring the hills, indulging her penchant for botanyand getting to know the towns handsome doctor. But its hard to get her job done with her employer nowhere to be found. . .An army of unassuming women wielding hatchets have descended on the quiet Ozark village, destroying every saloon in their pathand leaving more than a few enemies in their wake. So when their beloved leader, Mother Trevelyan, is murdered, its easy to point fingers. Now that shes working for a dead woman, Hattie turns to her trusty typewriter to get to the truth. And as she follows a trail of cryptic death threats, shell come face to face with a killer far more dangerous than the Demon Rum. . .""A wonderful read from a welcome addition to the genre. This one shouldnt be missedit has it all!"" Emily Brightwell

SKU: M9780758276346
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Binding: Paperback;274 pages; Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC; Classification: N/A; Weight: 462.01 g; Dimensions: N/A

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