Benjamin Franklin and a Case of Christmas Murder - (Pine Street Books) by Robert Lee Hall (Paperback)

About the Book

Benjamin Franklin solves a case of murder and blackmail in London during the Christmas season. "A tale as delicious as Christmas pudding."--Publishers Weekly.

Book Synopsis

In the second case recorded by Benjamin Franklin's young charge and assistant Nick Handy, the great Doctor Franklin is confronted with a shocking event. While attending a mummers' play at the home of a popular merchant Roddy Fairbrass on Christmas Eve 1757, their host suddenly collapses and dies. Although the bereaved family denies it, Franklin is convinced that he has witnessed a murder. Franklin had been to the Fairbrass home one time before to investigate the report of a ghost and now believes that there must be some sinister connection between the two events. Determined to uncover the truth, the intrepid inventor and statesman, accompanied by Nick, unravels a tangled plot of intrigue and scandal while matching wits with some of London's most notorious criminal minds.

Review Quotes

"A tale as delicious as Christmas pudding."-- "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Robert Lee Hall is the author of Exit Sherlock Holmes: The Great Detectives Final Days, Murder at San Simeon, and Benjamin Franklin Takes the Case, this last available from Pine Street Books.