Skeleton in the Attic: An Historic Crime Novella

by Virginia B Manbeck (Editor), Gail Smollon (Illustrator), John B Manbeck

Overview

Two young women researchers uncover a mystery in the long Island Historical Society that baffles the staff as well as the police. Set in 1930 Brooklyn, the case involves an uncatalogued skeleton in need of an accession number. The bones are guarded by a mysterious caretaker who emerges from the penthouse office of the venerable 75 year old repository. With the appearance of a lawyer, the case escalates into a complicated yarn that weaves history, murder and racial prejudice into the design. Lt. Jared Lewis of the Brooklyn Heights police precinct assists the women to find clues as he directs the investigation. He is aided by his new temporary assistant, Sgt. Jerry Burns, who adds his unique investigative techniques to his questionable musical talent. The finale plays out in the Society's reading room, revealing a complicated answer to an historical question.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781500847630
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	08/21/2014
Series:	The Brooklyn Heights Crime , #3
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

John B. Manbeck is the author/editor of over nine books on Brooklyn. For over eight years, he served as the official Brooklyn Borough Historian. While professor of English at Kingsborough Community College, he founded the Kingsborough Historical Society. His weekly newspaper column, "Historically Speaking," ran in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle for eight years. He lives in Brooklyn Heights, the setting of his novellas. His website is www.johnbmanbeck.net.