Long Upon the Land
Long Upon the Land by Margaret Maron, published by Grand Central Publishing on March 29, 2016, is a mystery novel that concludes the bestselling series featuring Judge Deborah Knott. In this edition, spanning 304 pages, the story unfolds on a quiet August morning when Judge Knott’s father, Kezzie, discovers a dead body on his farm. As her husband, Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Bryant, investigates the crime, tensions rise due to a long-standing land dispute, casting suspicion on the Knott family.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and familial intrigue as Deborah grapples with her family’s past while trying to assist Dwight in his investigation. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and the complexities of family relationships, particularly as Deborah uncovers secrets about her parents’ history and the implications of Kezzie’s illegal whiskey business. This cozy mystery delves into the dynamics of women sleuths and the challenges they face, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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Margaret Maron’s New York Times bestselling mystery series featuring Judge Deborah Knott comes to a heartwarming conclusion…LONG UPON THE LANDOn a quiet August morning, Judge Deborah Knott’s father, Kezzie, discovers a dead body on his farm. Investigating the crime, Deborah’s husband, Sheriff’s Deputy Dwight Bryant, soon uncovers a long-simmering hostility between Kezzie and the slain man over a land dispute, casting suspicion on the Knott family. Meanwhile, Deborah receives a cigarette lighter that once belonged to her mother, which makes her curious about her parents. How did they meet? And how could a prominent attorney’s daughter marry the uneducated son of a moonshiner?Why are Deborah’s brothers so evasive about the dead man? Is the murder linked to Kezzie’s illegal whiskey business? And could his courtship of Deborah’s mother have something to do with the bad blood between the two families? Deborah’s loyalties are torn as she tries to clear her family from suspicion without hampering Dwight’s investigation.
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