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Amid Prohibition, Irish gangs, the KKK, and rampant mistreatment of immigrant women, intrepid private investigator Dorothy Henderson and her pal Amelia Earhart seek justice for several murdered young women in 1926 Boston. As tensions mount, the sleuths, along with their reporter friend Jeanette and Dot's maiden aunt Etta. experience their own mistreatment at the hand of society and wonder who they can really trust.This novel brings a pre-fame Amelia Earhart to life in 1926, when she lived in a Boston suburb and worked as a teacher and social worker at a settlement house founded to help immigrant women. After Amelia meets fictional lady PI Dot Henderson, and more than one young immigrant woman is found murdered, the two put their heads together to seek justice for the less powerful. Meanwhile, Etta Rogers, a founder of the settlement house and a Wellesley professor, works with reporter Jeanette Colby to investigate the Irish gangs who are not only running illicit liquor but also seeking to take over the settlement house real estate.
In the turbulent landscape of 1926 Boston, private investigator Dorothy Henderson and her unlikely ally, Amelia Earhart, confront a series of murders targeting vulnerable immigrant women. Amidst the shadows of Prohibition, Irish gangs, and the pervasive influence of the KKK, Dot and Amelia must navigate a society rife with prejudice and mistreatment. Their investigation into the killings becomes entangled with the efforts of their friends, Etta and Jeanette, to protect a settlement house from predatory real estate schemes, forcing the women to question who they can truly trust in their pursuit of justice for the marginalized.
The premise sets up a compelling historical mystery that delves into the social complexities of 1920s Boston, particularly the plight of immigrant women. The inclusion of Amelia Earhart as a character suggests a blend of historical intrigue and a focus on female empowerment. The narrative appears to balance a central crime investigation with broader societal issues and the personal challenges faced by its protagonists. The story is likely to appeal to readers who enjoy historical settings, strong female characters, and mysteries with a social conscience.
Page Count:
429
Publication Date:
2024-01-01
Publisher:
Edith Maxwell
ISBN-13:
9798879221701
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