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Mourning Gloria / Susan Wittig Albert.

By:

Albert, Susan Wittig

Publication details: New York : Berkley Prime Crime , c2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: xiii, 301 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

9780425239131

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

Mystery fiction

DDC classification:

MYS ALB

LOC classification:

PS3551.L2637 M68 2011

Summary: In Albert's formulaic if still enjoyable China Bayles mystery, the Pecan Springs, Texas, herbalist discovers a trailer on fire on a country road, but she's unable to rescue the unknown woman trapped inside before it explodes. Jessica Nelson, an ambitious intern at the local newspaper, the Pecan Springs Enterprise, has both professional and personal reasons for aggressively chasing an obvious arson homicide story. When Jessica disappears, a puzzled China retraces Jessica's steps, but is wise enough to keep police chief Sheila Dawson and Sheriff Blackie Blackwell in the loop. China's 11-year-old niece, Caitlin, and flamboyant friend Ruby Wilcox lend a hand. A serviceable plot keeps readers guessing about both victim and killer, while Albert provides a strong helping of botanical lore-this time on psychoactive plants and their use--and a handful of intriguing recipes.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro - Monografía	Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. Sala Ingles	MYS ALB (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		037030

In Albert's formulaic if still enjoyable China Bayles mystery, the Pecan Springs, Texas, herbalist discovers a trailer on fire on a country road, but she's unable to rescue the unknown woman trapped inside before it explodes. Jessica Nelson, an ambitious intern at the local newspaper, the Pecan Springs Enterprise, has both professional and personal reasons for aggressively chasing an obvious arson homicide story. When Jessica disappears, a puzzled China retraces Jessica's steps, but is wise enough to keep police chief Sheila Dawson and Sheriff Blackie Blackwell in the loop. China's 11-year-old niece, Caitlin, and flamboyant friend Ruby Wilcox lend a hand. A serviceable plot keeps readers guessing about both victim and killer, while Albert provides a strong helping of botanical lore-this time on psychoactive plants and their use--and a handful of intriguing recipes.

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