A Free man of color
(Book)
Author:
NoveList Series:
Benjamin January mysteries volume 1.
Published:
New York : Bantam Books, 1997.
Physical Desc:
311 pages ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 18
Status:
Central
MYSTERY Hambly, B.
Colonial Heights
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Fair Oaks
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Description
A lush and haunting novel of a city steeped in decadent pleasures . . . and of a man, proud and defiant, caught in a web of murder and betrayal.
It is 1833. In the midst of Mardi Gras, Benjamin January, a Creole physician and music teacher, is playing piano at the Salle d'Orleans when the evenings festivities are interrupted—by murder.
Ravishing Angelique Crozat, a notorious octoroon who travels in the city's finest company, has been strangled to death. With the authorities reluctant to become involved, Ben begins his own inquiry, which will take him through the seamy haunts of riverboatmen and into the huts of voodoo-worshipping slaves.
But soon the eyes of suspicion turn toward Ben—for, black as the slave who fathered him, this free man of color is still the perfect scapegoat. . . .
Praise for A Free Man of Color
“A smashing debut. Rich and exciting with both substance and spice.”—Star Tribune, Minneapolis
“A sparkling gem.”—King Features Syndicate
“An astonishing tour de force.”—Margaret Maron
“Superb.”—Drood Review of Mystery
“A darned good murder mystery.”—USA Today
It is 1833. In the midst of Mardi Gras, Benjamin January, a Creole physician and music teacher, is playing piano at the Salle d'Orleans when the evenings festivities are interrupted—by murder.
Ravishing Angelique Crozat, a notorious octoroon who travels in the city's finest company, has been strangled to death. With the authorities reluctant to become involved, Ben begins his own inquiry, which will take him through the seamy haunts of riverboatmen and into the huts of voodoo-worshipping slaves.
But soon the eyes of suspicion turn toward Ben—for, black as the slave who fathered him, this free man of color is still the perfect scapegoat. . . .
Praise for A Free Man of Color
“A smashing debut. Rich and exciting with both substance and spice.”—Star Tribune, Minneapolis
“A sparkling gem.”—King Features Syndicate
“An astonishing tour de force.”—Margaret Maron
“Superb.”—Drood Review of Mystery
“A darned good murder mystery.”—USA Today
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Format:
Book
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780553575262, 0553575260, 0553102583 :
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 7.1, 18 Points
Level 7.1, 18 Points
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Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,7.1,18.0,63673.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Hambly, B. (1997). A Free man of color. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Hambly, Barbara. 1997. A Free Man of Color. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Hambly, Barbara, A Free Man of Color. New York, Bantam Books, 1997.
MLA Citation (style guide)Hambly, Barbara. A Free Man of Color. New York, Bantam Books, 1997.
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