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A Free Man of Color

The Benjamin January Mysteries, Book 1

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A Free Man of Color

Yazan: Barbara Hambly
Seslendiren: Ron Butler
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This lush and haunting novel tells of a city steeped in decadent pleasures and of a man, proud and defiant, caught in a web of murder and betrayal.

It is 1833. In the midst of Mardi Gras, Benjamin January, a Creole physician and music teacher, is playing piano at the Salle d'Orleans when the evening's festivities are interrupted - by murder.

The ravishing Angelique Crozat, a notorious octoroon who travels in the city's finest company, has been strangled to death. With the authorities reluctant to become involved, Ben begins his own inquiry, which will take him through the seamy haunts of riverboatmen and into the huts of voodoo-worshipping slaves.

But soon the eyes of suspicion turn toward Ben - for, black as the slave who fathered him, this free man of color is still seen as the perfect scapegoat.

©1997 Barbara Hambly (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing Gizem Historical Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Kurgu Suç Dedektif Cinayet New Orleans
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I really enjoyed how the 1830 New Orleans was depicted and the mystery solved. History has not been nice to colored people, but there are nuances of acceptance that is really well depicted.
I really enjoyed the narrator as well. Loved it all.

Nicely woven mystery

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I admit to.knowing very little about this period of history in America so found the story fascinating, particularly how society worked at all levels, prior to and during the Americanisation of the area. Book is beautifully written exposing the prejudices of the times from the victim's position and at times bewildering discrimination amongst races, and within races. The reading was superb and brought the characters to life. An intelligent read which manages to thought provoking and entertaining. Highly recommend.

A Really Good Read

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Excellent introduction to the series look forward to hearing more about Benjamin January and early nineteenth century New Orleans

Very enjoyable

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I vaguely knew that there were different levels of mixed race in 19th century America but I had no idea how these related to New Orleans or how it was perpetuated by people of colour. It all makes for a fascinating backdrop for a solid murder mystery.

Fascinating community

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A great story, brilliantly told a real insight into the ways and thinking of the era. Would definitely recommend.

Excellent

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