by Chloe Ellefson, living history museum curator
of the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries
by Kathleen Ernst
I love my guy, but he can be a bit overprotective. That's to be expected, I guess. Roelke McKenna is a cop. It's his job to anticipate trouble.
Me, I prefer to look on the bright side. That's why I'm excited about my new temporary assignment. I'm employed at a large historic site called Old World Wisconsin, but this week I'm on loan to one of the state's smaller historic sites.
Pendarvis is in Mineral Point, in southwestern Wisconsin. The region attracted white lead miners in the 1820s. Most were transient single men but in the 1830s, experienced miners from Cornwall began immigrating to the area. And lots of them brought their families.
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| Two of the old Cornish homes preserved at Pendarvis. |
Pendarvis is a charming historic site, and Mineral Point a lovely town known for its artisans and gorgeous old buildings. I can't wait to start learning as much as I can about those early Cornish settlers.
Roelke has expressed doubts about the trip. And yes, it's true that I've stumbled into more than my share of trouble while exploring historic sites and museums. I've even tripped over a body or two.
But I'm determined to have fun helping the curator at Pendarvis. I remain optimistic. What could possibly go wrong?
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Mining For Justice is available for pre-order, and will be released on October 8.
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"What could possibly go wrong?" - lots I hope.
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Chloe, Chloe, Chloe, "What could possibly go wrong?" That's just inviting trouble!
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I want to know what goes wrong!
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How interesting that there is a Cornish settlement in Wisconsin. My Grandmother's Grandparents came to the U.S. from Wales and were coal miners in Maumee, Ohio. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win a copy of Mining For Justice! [email protected]
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ReplyDeleteWould love to read "Mining for Justice". I haven't read this series yet, but I really like reading historical fiction. One of my favorite places to visit is the old mining town of Fayette,Michigan. It's a ghost town now and still has some of the old building that have been preserved.
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Would love to read "Mining for Justice". I haven't read this series yet, but I really like reading historical fiction. One of my favorite places to visit is the old mining town of Fayette,Michigan. It's a ghost town now and still has some of the old building that have been preserved.
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What could go wrong indeed! Can't wait to read it!!!!
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ReplyDeleteWhen we were kids we often went to old mining towns "ghost towns" and explored to our hearts content. We often visit museums, exploring the past is fun. Really miss doing that. She brings bad luck on herself with "what can go wrong". This was a lovely post. I would like very much to read these books. So hope this will be a start. And really appreciate the heads up to this new author and series. Thank you. Della at deepotter (at) peoplepc (dot) com
ReplyDeleteWhat could possibly go wrong? Boy I've said that more than once and then I usually find out!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat could possibly go wrong is always a good signal for trouble ahead. And, I do love trouble. Count me in, please. It sounds like fun. lkish77123 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI grew up 20 min away from Mineral Point. Such a quaint gem in Southwest Wisconsin. I've read every book in Ernst's Chloe Ellefson series, and must admit I can't wait to read her newest! Wonder if Chloe has the opportunity to eat a pasty? davispj @ centurytel.net
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