Dead Water - first US edition

by Barbara Hambly - signed

The eighth Benjamin January historical brings the antebellum South to life. Benjamin January, a former slave, and his gracious wife Rose own a fine home in which they've begun a school to educate young girls of color. But when the president of the bank where all the Januarys' money has been deposited comes to them and confides that a bank employee has cleaned out the coffers, the pair have only one choice: follow the thief and recover the money before a substantial payment is due on their mortgage.

Book has black boards quarter-bound in black cloth; title in gold on the spine. Signed by the author and dated 7-24-04 on the title page.

Jacket is in mylar, price-intact at $25.00.