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The Hunt Ball weaves a crime mystery in a Virginia boarding school famous for its gothic halls and exclusive traditions. A murder that crystallizes in a hanging corpse during a Halloween dance sets a detective, Sister Jane Arnold, on a chase through the town’s elite families and hidden hunting circles. Her knowledge of fox hunting and her keen sense of purpose guide her investigations as she navigates the complex social layers of the school and the surrounding countryside.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Rita Mae Brown
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