Dead and Buried - (Benjamin January Historical Mystery) by Barbara Hambly (Hardcover)

About the Book

When musician and surgeon Benjamin January attends the funeral of a friend, an accident tips the dead man out of his coffin--only to reveal an unexpected inhabitant. The corpse is one of January's closest friends, but he is unwilling to talk about his connection to the dead man.

Book Synopsis

The new 'Benjamin January' novel from the best-selling author

New Orleans, 1836. When free black musician and surgeon Benjamin January attends the funeral of a friend, an accident tips the dead man out of his coffin - only to reveal an unexpected inhabitant. Just one person recognises the corpse of the white man: Hannibal Sefton, fiddle-player and one of January's closest friends. But he seems unwilling to talk about his connection to the dead man . .

Review Quotes

"Relayed through January's perspective, the story gives an intimate picture of the intolerance and struggles of the time, but as carefully crafted as these matters are, Hambly is also talented enough to entertain. That's two successes for the price of one"-- "Booklist"

"Sorrow, grief, and pain pervade Hambly's outstanding ninth Benjamin January mystery, set in New Orleans during the summer of 1836... A must read"-- "Publishers Weekly Starred Review"

"Vivid glimpses of the disparate lives led by whites and people of color in mid-19th century New Orleans"-- "Kirkus Reviews"