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Good Man Friday

by Barbara Hambly
(Benjamin January, Bk. 12). 8 CDs. library ed. unabridged. 10 hrs. Dreamscape Audio. 2013. ISBN 9781624066177. $59.99; 2 MP3-CDs. library/retail eds.; digital download. F
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Times are hard in 1838 New Orleans; with the end of the Bank of the United States, people are cash poor. Benjamin January, a French-trained physician-turned-musician and a free man of color, is having a tough time supporting his family. So he agrees to take on an assignment from Henri Viellard, the white protector of his sister Dominique, to go to Washington and look for a missing friend. January must deal with dangerous people and situations as he conducts his search. Hambly (Ran Away) delivers a skillfully woven blend of fact and fiction to create Benjamin January's world, and she fills it with well-drawn characters. Kirsten Potter adds much to the listener's enjoyment with her deft performance that makes you want to keep listening.
VERDICT This is a strong series entry that will appeal to fans of both mysteries and historical fiction.
Reviewed by Cynthia Jensen, Gladys Harrington Lib., Plano, TX , Aug 02, 2013
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