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Anna Pigeon’s latest assignment as district ranger on the Natchez Trace leads her into a twisted investigation after the body of a young prom queen is found near a country cemetery. The case forces Anna to confront long‑hidden racial tensions and the complex history of the region while balancing the demands of her job. As the mystery deepens, Anna must navigate bureaucratic obstacles and personal danger to uncover the truth behind the murder, revealing how the injustices of the past continue to affect the present.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Nevada Barr
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