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Paddy Bennett is a young woman escaping Boudeux, France during World War II when she assists officials in organizing evacuees. Little does she know that her no-nonsense, take-charge attitude is what helps her land a position in Room 39 of the British Naval Intelligence Division. From that point on, she …
Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop’s last name would appear familiar among WWII-era Washington officials and socialites. Her father was a famous political journalist and related to the Roosevelt family. Blood connection aside, the historical and political context of those relationships had generational effects on their children and grandchildren. Alsop’s newest piece, Daughter …
Cuban-American cooking show host Miriam Quiñones-Smith is back to amateur sleuthing in Raquel V. Reyes’ second installment in the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series – Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking. Miriam is loving her new career hosting a Spanish-language cooking segment and being the primary caregiver for her son Manny. Then her …
Eva Santos Moon is a wife, mother, and glass artist who also practices the ancient ways of brujería and curanderisma. As the anniversary of her childhood best friend’s death approaches, she continues to struggle with blackouts and depression – something she has secretly dealt with for years. Then one night, …