Overview
April 1775. Unrest grows in the colonial capital of Williamsburg, VA. Opinions turn ugly when the city's armory is seized in the middle of the night by the British. Faith prepares to be a bystander as her father-in-law Ezra takes lead in responding to the governor. Events take a personal turn when Ezra collapses and begs her to find who poisoned him. Faith tackles the job, aided by Patriot spy Jeremy Butler, but the suspects are many, from Royal Governor Dunmore to members of Ezra's own family who hunger for his wealth. Suspicion falls on Eugenia Moore, his opinionated wife, who is hauled off to the gaol after arsenic is found in her room. Nothing makes sense to either Faith or Jeremy as they struggle to find answers amidst the increasing chaos. Ezra's death brings family animosities to a boil, unleashing anger and accusations as the number of those afflicted increases. As Jeremy follows leads among Ezra's rivals and opponents, Faith looks at the family, trying to decide who would benefit from administering a taste of betrayal.
Full Product Details
Author: Julie Bates
Publisher: Level Best Books
Imprint: Level Best Books
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9781685121402
ISBN 10: 1685121403
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 July 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for the Faith Clarke Mysteries: An absorbing, fast-paced, and contemplative whodunit. -Kirkus Reviews [Cry of the Innocent] was an enjoyable read, the character of Faith was well drawn. -Jim's Books and Reading Cry of the Innocent is a very satisfying debut to a promising mystery series! I can't wait to read more about Faith Clarke's adventures! I recommend this novel for fans of In the Midst of Shadows, Death of the Dance, and Cape Menace! - History from a Woman's Perspective
"Praise for the Faith Clarke Mysteries: ""An absorbing, fast-paced, and contemplative whodunit.""-Kirkus Reviews ""[Cry of the Innocent] was an enjoyable read, the character of Faith was well drawn.""-Jim's Books and Reading ""Cry of the Innocent is a very satisfying debut to a promising mystery series! I can't wait to read more about Faith Clarke's adventures! I recommend this novel for fans of In the Midst of Shadows, Death of the Dance, and Cape Menace!"" - History from a Woman's Perspective"
Author Information
Julie Bates grew up reading a little bit of everything, but when she discovered Agatha Christie, she knew what she wanted to write. Along the way, she has written a weekly column for the Asheboro Courier-Tribune (her local newspaper) for two years and published a few articles in magazines such as Spin Off and Carolina Country. She has blogged for Killer Nashville and the educational website Read.Learn.Write. She currently works as a public school teacher for special needs students. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Southeastern Writers of America (SEMWA), and The Historical Novel Society. When not busy plotting her next story, she enjoys doing crafts and spending time with her husband and son, as well as a number of dogs and cats who have shown up on her doorstep and never left.
