{"product_id":"mercurys-rise-silver-rush-mysteries-4","title":"Mercury's Rise (Silver Rush Mysteries, 4)","description":"\"Parker's deft evocation of a lost era in Western American history―the life of the mining boom town―and her complex characterization make Leaden Skies an absorbing read.\"―Stephanie Barron, national bestselling author\nIt is summer 1880, and Inez Stannert, one of the partners in the Silver Queen Saloon in Leadville, Colorado, travels with her photographer friend Susan to the fashionable summer retreat of Manitou for a reunion with her son, now a toddler in the care of her sister. On the way, fellow stagecoach passenger Edward Pace suddenly grows faint, swigs some medicine, and dies under their horrified gaze. Pace's widow rejects a weak heart theory and begs Inez to investigate. As Inez digs deeper, she uncovers the shady side of spa tourism including spurious claims, profiteering from the coming bonanza in medicinal waters and miracle cures, and medical practitioners who kindle false hopes in the desperate and the dying. Then Inez's husband Mark reappears after a year and a half's unexplained absence. Now she must fight to hold on to her child and the life she has built for herself in an era where \"independent woman\" is an oxymoron.\nSilver Rush Mysteries:\nSilver Lies (Book 1)\nIron Ties (Book 2)\nLeaden Skies (Book 3)\nMercury's Rise (Book 4)\nWhat Gold Buys (Book 5)\nA Dying Note (Book 6)\nMortal Music (Book 7)\nPraise for the Silver Rush Mysteries:\n\"Plenty of convincing action bodes well for a long and successful series.\"―Publishers Weekly STARRED review for Iron Ties\n\"Meticulously researched and full of rich period details…her characters will stay will you long after you've finished the last page. Highly recommended.\"―TASHA ALEXANDER, New York Times bestselling author for Mortal Music\n\"One of the most authentic and evocative historical series around. Long live Inez!\"―RHYS BOWEN, New York Times bestselling author for What Gold Buys\nBruce Alexander Historical Mystery Award Winner\nMacavity Historical Novel Award Finalist\nColorado Book Award Finalist\nWILLA Literary Award Finalist\nAgatha Best Historical Mystery Award Finalist\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1590589629\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1590589629.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Parker, Ann\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43332328587325,"sku":"BVV.1590589629.G","price":16.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1590589629-0.jpg?v=1783579232","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/mercurys-rise-silver-rush-mysteries-4","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}