Mummer's Curse (An Amanda Pepper Mystery)

In her new novel starring Philadelphia schoolteacher Amanda Pepper, Gillian Roberts once again mixes mystery and mirth. This time Roberts explores Philadelphia''s unique flesh and blood "historical monument"-- the Mummers, who live (and perhaps are willing to die) for a few hours of glory every New Year''s Day.The famous Mummers'' Parade is an extravaganza that draws enormous crowds who cheer thro...