Lady of Perdition

About the author

Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for many years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.

Summary

Entering Texas, the "Slaveholders' Republic", in 1840 as a black man is a risky business. They are putting their life at risk, which is exactly what Benjamin January needs to do when he is tasked with locating a kidnapped girl. During his search he is saved from the noose by the wife of a wealthy ranch owner, who soon needs January's help herself.

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Hambly, Hambly Barbara
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9780727889096
• ISBN: 978-0-7278-8909-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: A Benjamin January Mystery; A Benjamin January historical mystery
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; 19. Jahrhundert (1800 bis 1899 n. Chr.), Texas, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Historical, Historical mysteries, c 1800 to c 1900, Historical crime and mysteries, FICTION / African American & Black / Historical, FICTION / African American & Black / Mystery & Detective, FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural