MURDER ON BEACON HILL **SIGNED COPY** de Cassara, Ernest - 1996

Cambridge, MA: Anne Miniver Press, 1996. PBO, trade size pbk. SIGNED COPY, author's 1st book. 2nd edition. A couple Boston in 1842 with Rev. Josea Ballou. It is as much a story of mid-19th century Boston, the manners of the time of both upper and lower classes, and insights into the splintering of various Protestant churches and the development of the Universalist Unitarian church. Hosea Ballou, a historical character, minister in the Universalist church, now in the later years of his life, lives along with his wife, Ruth, in their home near the Boston Commons. A new addition to the household: the female mutt, Spot, accompanies the aging minister on his daily walks. Together, they become involved in the mysterious disappearance of a prominent banker. . 2nd Ed. Printed Wrappers. Near Fine/No Jacket. Trade Paperback.