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The peaceful town of Concord, Massachusetts, is best known as the birthplace of the American Revolution and the home of the Transcendentalists—Thoreau, Emerson, and the Alcotts. Then some letters surface suggesting that the famous thinkers did more together than think, and two of Concord's prominent citizens end up dead. It's up to Lieutenant-Detective (and Emerson scholar) Homer Kelly and the beautiful Mary Morgan to piece together the bizarre clues and catch a transcendental murderer.
Is The Transcendental Murder appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A cozy mystery featuring two murders and historical intrigue, with literary references to Transcendentalist philosophers. Violence is not graphic, and the tone is cerebral and humorous rather than dark.
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This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder and death.
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Who'll love this
Readers who enjoy classic mysteries with historical depth and witty detectives will appreciate this literary whodunit.