Books like Emily Dickinson is dead by Jane Langton
When Winifred Gaw is discovered murdered in Emily Dickinson's bedroom, Horace Kelly, a college teacher in Cambridge, Massachusetts, steps in to investigate the baffling crime. Drawing on his experience and a sharp mind, Kelly navigates the intricacies of law and academia to uncover the truth. The mystery unfolds against the backdrop of Massachusetts campus life, where secrets ripple through corridors of power and privilege.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Jane Langton
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