Brooklyn Legacies

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The fifth book in Triss Stein's mystery series set in the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn Next in the Erica Donato Mystery Series Murder strikes the neighborhoods of Brooklyn-the hip, the historic, and the hood The search for a lost portrait of Brooklyn's own genius Walt Whitman sends urban historian and curator of mysteries Dr. Erica Donato into Brooklyn Heights, a neighborhood of quaint and charming streets, family names out of history, and spectacular views of the harbor and the world-famous bridge. New York's first suburb has long weathered political battles about neighborhood preservation and destruction. Is a new one shaping up Erica meets an idol, fiery community activist Louisa Gibbs, now locked in a dispute with the Watch Tower Society. One of Brooklyn's biggest landowners, the Jehovah's Witnesses are selling off their holdings. Then at a glittering party, Erica meets the threatening Prinzig clan who are trying to buy the Witness's property adjoining Louisa's historic home. The discovery of the Society's Daniel Towns' body in the Witnesses' underground tunnels reignites old conflicts. Erica learns Louisa has made bitter enemies in her time while she becomes steadily better acquainted with a collection of characters young and old, sane and not-so-sane, living and dead. They all carry bitter secrets and old enmities. The beautiful setting only hides them. Can Erica use her research expertise to expose a killer When curator of mysteries Dr. Erica Donato takes on a case in the historical neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, she finds herself facing long-buried, deadly secrets. Can she find answers before more people fall victim to the sins of the past

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"The mystery here isn't easily solved; diverse forces for good and for nefarious gain are at work and will keep readers engrossed and guessing. Donato's fans will enjoy her new professional direction as well as a surprise in her personal life that's held till the book's satisfying close. A must for fans of the series and for amateur history buffs." - Booklist
"This lively tale illustrates the evolution of a fascinating New York neighborhood. The love for Brooklyn that Stein shares with her protagonist shines through on every page." - Publishers Weekly
"BROOKLYN LEGACIES mixes in real historical facts with fictional protagonists. History fans will enjoy this walk through the New York borough. " - Reviewing the Evidence

Author Bio

TRISS STEIN is a small-town girl who has spent most of her adult life living and working in New York City. This gives her the useful double vision of a stranger and a resident, which she uses to write mysteries about Brooklyn, her ever-fascinating, ever-changing, ever-challenging adopted home.