{"product_id":"the-pearl-plot-murder-at-the-old-homestead-paperback","title":"The Pearl Plot: Murder at the Old Homestead - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVicky Ramakka\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping tale of love, death, and long-buried secrets in the New Mexico desert.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanist Millie Whitehall and Archeologist Lydia Hamilton's survey of an old homestead takes a dark turn with the discovery of a missing professor's body. As they investigate, they uncover a 1913 murder, a pearl rosary, and whispers of a lost silver cross, stirring up forgotten memories and present dangers. Can Millie and Lydia unravel the link between the two murders before becoming the next victims?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCozy mysteries with strong female leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouthwestern settings and historical intrigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories that blend botany, archaeology, and cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVicky Ramakka \u003c\/b\u003ewrites about the Four Corners region, where she meets fascinating people who are willing to share their stories. Through photography and writing, she shares her love of the southwest in local, regional, and national magazines. Her articles have won awards from the New Mexico Press Women and SouthWest Writers. Vicky and her husband reside in northwest New Mexico. She volunteers as a Site Steward to monitor a Rock Art site and enjoys every trip to the remote canyons and archaeological sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57272000971057,"sku":"9781951122621","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/kN35MZVarN9781951122621.webp?v=1793670792","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/the-pearl-plot-murder-at-the-old-homestead-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}