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Cécile Rey, eleven, embarks on a thrilling search across the streets and rivers of 1854 New Orleans after her cherished cameo necklace, borrowed from her Tante Tay, goes missing during an exit from a crowded showboat. As she follows clues and interviews colorful locals, Cécile uncovers the vibrant life of the city in the 1850s, discovering the mystery behind the lost treasure and the secrets of New Orleans’ bustling commerce and cultural scenes.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Evelyn Coleman
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