The Corpse in the Gazebo by Debra Sennefelder

The Corpse in the Gazebo by Debra Sennefelder

In this thought-provoking and sensitive novel, inspired by the true story of a Louisiana leprosy hospital where patients were forcibly quarantined, acclaimed author Amanda Skenandore tells an extraordinarily timely tale of resilience, hope--and the last woman who expected to find herself in such a place . . .

1920s Los Angeles: Socialite Mirielle West's days are crowded with shopping, luncheons, and prepping for the myriad glittering parties she attends with her actor husband, Charlie. She's been too busy to even notice the small patch of pale skin on the back of her hand. Other than an occasional over-indulgence in gin and champagne, which helps to numb the pain of recent tragedy, Mirielle is the picture of health. But her doctor insists on more tests, and Mirielle reluctantly agrees.

The diagnosis--leprosy--is devastating and unthinkable. Changing her name to shield Charlie and their two young children, Mirielle is exiled to rural Louisiana for what she hopes will be a swift cure. But the hospital at Carville turns out to be as much a prison as a place of healing. Deaths far outnumber the discharges, and many patients have languished for years. Some are badly afflicted, others relatively unscathed. For all, the disease's stigma is just as insidious as its physical progress.

At first, Mirielle keeps her distance from other residents, unwilling to accept her new reality. Gradually she begins to find both a community and a purpose at Carville, helping the nurses and doctors while eagerly anticipating her return home. But even that wish is tinged with uncertainty. How can she bridge the divide between the woman, wife, and mother she was, and the stranger she has become? And what price is she willing to pay to protect the ones she loves?

Debra Sennefelder is an active reader who enjoys a variety of genres, but her favorite is mystery fiction. Her fascination with people and relationships is translated into her novels, which are set in a crime and mystery setting. She enjoys cooking and baking when she is not reading, and as a previous cuisine blogger, she is constantly photographing her food. She is, in fact, that person. She was born and reared in New York City, but currently lives with her family in Connecticut.

She's worked in a variety of settings, including pre-hospital care, retail, and publishing. Susie and Billy, her lovely and slightly spoilt shih-tzus, are her writing partners. Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America are both members of her organization. Further information is available at www.DebraSennefelder.com.

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ISBN 13	9781496728937
ISBN 10	1496728939
Title	The Corpse in the Gazebo
Author	Debra Sennefelder
Series	A Food Blogger Mystery
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kensington Publishing
Year published	2021-09-28
Number of pages	368
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.