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1 online resource |
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text file rda |
Summary |
For Newport, Rhode Island's high society, the summer of 1896 brings lawn parties, sailboat racesand murder. , Emma launches a discreet search for the baby's mother. One of her first stops is a lawn party at Mrs. Caroline Astor's Beechwood estate. But an idyllic summer's day is soon clouded by tragedy. During a sailboat race, textile magnate Virgil Monroe falls overboard. There are prompt accusations of foul play--and even Derrick Andrews falls under suspicion. Deepening the intrigue, a telltale slip of lace may link the abandoned child to the drowned man. But as Emma navigates dark undercurrents of scandalous indiscretions and violent passions, she'll need to watch her step to ensure that no one lowers the boom on her |
System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
Subject |
Detective and mystery stories.
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American fiction -- 20th century.
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American fiction. |
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Detective and mystery stories. |
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Newport (R.I.) -- Fiction.
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Rhode Island -- Fiction.
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Rhode Island. |
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Rhode Island -- Newport. |
Genre |
Electronic books. |
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Fiction.
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Electronic books.
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Detective and mystery fiction.
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Added Author |
Boundless (Digital media service)
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ISBN |
9780758290878 : $15.00 |
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075829087X : $15.00 |
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