House of the Patriarch - (Benjamin January Mystery) by Barbara Hambly (Paperback)

The Vanishing of Eve Russell is a gripping historical mystery novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

When Eve Russell, a teenager, vanishes without a trace, her parents turn to free man of color Benjamin January for help.

The search leads to distant New York, a hotbed of new religions, human circuses, and dangerous slave traders.

Will January uncover the truth and make it home to tell it? Hambly's masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling in this long-running series that shows no signs of losing steam.

Don't miss out on this riveting exploration of a little-known period of Texas history intensified by gut-wrenching depictions of people's enduring inhumanity.

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