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No Comfort for the Lost: A Mystery of Old San Francisco
By Herriman, Nancy
- ISBN
- 9780451474896 9780698192256
- Publisher
- Obsidian: NAL
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Library Journal
Starred Review on August 1, 2015 | Mystery
On the morning of February 12, 1867, in San Francisco, approximately 30 Chinese laborers were attacked by a gang of predominantly Irish workers. Several Chinese were severely injured and their shanties burned. From this historical detail, Herriman weaves an intriguing mystery that introduces Cecelia Davies, a British-born nurse, and Det. Nicholas Greaves, a Civil War veteran. Celia had immigrated to Cali...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
