With her latest Civil War mystery, Ann McMillan has again woven together elegant historical detail with a complex cast of characters. It is June of 1862, and Union forces have Richmond surrounded. Unbeknownst to the city, a crucial letter detailing the weak points of Confederate defenses has fallen into enemy hands. But amid the confusion and danger of the siege, there are two women with more immediate concerns. Nurse Narcissa Powers is attempting to locate the body of a missing Confederate soldier, while Judah Daniel, a free black herbalist, searches for the mother of an abandoned infant. As the fate of the stolen letter falls prey to military and moral conflicts, the quests of these two women bring them into a high-stakes operation that could change the course of the war.
A suspenseful and intriguing exploration of conflicted loyalties in a society shattered by war, Chickahominy Fever will captivate McMillan's many fans.
Ann McMillan is the author of Dead March, Angel Trumpet, and Civil Blood, the first three books in this series.
