Mummers' Curse
By Gillian Roberts.
Description
"Here's the Dorothy Parker of mystery writers . . . giving more wit per page than most writers give per book." --Nancy PickardIn her new novel starring Philadelphia schoolteacher Amanda Pepper, Gillian Roberts once again mixes mystery and mirth. This time Roberts explores Philadelphia's unique flesh and blood "historical monument"-- the Mummers, who live (and perhaps are willing to die) for a few hours of glory every New Year's Day.The famous Mummers' Parade is an extravaganza that draws enormous crowds who cheer through chattering teeth, as more than...
ISBN(s)
0345403231, 9780345403230
