by Barbara Hambly (1997)
ISBN 9780553102581
An historical novel of suspense set in New Orleans in the 1830s, this is gripping story that kept me intrigued.
The hero has three black grandparents but is a free man. He is accused of murder and has to save himself by finding out who the real murderer was. The backdrop to the story includes Carnival costumes, social distinctions of the time, issues of slavery, voodoo and attitudes to the incoming Americans and riverboat men.
Having enjoyed this book I was pleased to find that it is one of a series, so I can follow the fortunes of Benjamin and his family.
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