I Died for Beauty
I Died for Beauty by Amanda Flower is a historical mystery published by Penguin Group on February 25, 2025. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. Set in Amherst during the harsh winter of 1857, the story follows Emily Dickinson and her maid, Willa, as they navigate the challenges of a snowbound town. When a devastating fire claims the life of a neighbor and his home, Emily becomes suspicious that the incident may not be as accidental as it seems.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that combines elements of mystery and suspense, as Emily and Willa work to uncover the truth behind the fire and the deaths it caused. The narrative explores themes of danger and intrigue amidst the backdrop of a historical setting, highlighting the resilience of women sleuths. As they brave the cold and unravel the mystery, the duo faces both environmental and personal challenges, making for a compelling journey through a chilling landscape.
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When a blaze takes both a neighbor’s home and his life, Emily Dickinson and her maid Willa have a burning desire to crack the case in this new historical mystery from Agatha Award–winning author Amanda Flower.
Amherst, 1857. The Dickinson family braves one of the worst winters in New England’s history. Trains are snowbound and boats are frozen in the harbor. Emily Dickinson and her maid, Willa Noble, have never witnessed anything like it. As Amherst families attempt to keep their homes warm, fears of fire abound.
These worries prove not to be unfounded as a blaze breaks out just down the street from the Dickinson in Kelley Square, the Irish community in Amherst, and a young couple is killed, leaving behind their young child. Their deaths appear to be a tragic accident, but Emily finds herself harboring suspicions there may be more to the fire than meets the eye. Emily and Willa must withstand the frigid temperatures and discover a killer lurking among the deadly frost.
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