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Cape Menace: A Mystery of Colonial America (Cape May Historical Mystery Collection) Kindle Edition

by A.M. Reade (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Two years ago, Ruth Hanover vanished into the wilderness of the New Jersey colony without a trace, leaving behind her husband, William, and their daughter, Sarah. Though William and Sarah have never stopped hoping that Ruth will return, as time goes by it becomes less and less likely they will ever see her again.

Now William is conducting business with a mysterious stranger in the middle of the night, he won’t explain the sudden increase in his income, and he won’t tell Sarah what people in town are whispering about her mother’s disappearance.

When the time comes for Sarah to face her father’s secrets and figure out why her mother never came home that December day in 1712, what she learns will shock her tiny community on the New Jersey cape and leave her fighting for her life.
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Amy M. Reade is a recovering attorney who discovered, quite by accident, a passion for fiction writing. She has penned twelve mysteries and is working on several others. She writes in the Gothic, contemporary, historical, and cozy mystery subgenres and also loves to read, cook, and travel. She is the USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Secrets of Hallstead House, The Ghosts of Peppernell Manor, House of the Hanging Jade, the Malice series, the Juniper Junction Holiday Mystery series, the Libraries of the World Mystery series, and the Cape May Historical Mystery Collection. Her most recent work is Cape Menace: A Cape May Historical Mystery, to be released on June 2, 2020. You can visit Amy on all her social media platforms by visiting https: //linktr.ee/amymreadeauthor.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087PJWX7Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pau Hana Publishing (June 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2249 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1732690782
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CamReading
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read in historical fiction!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
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As a reader, I tend to enjoy a good historical fiction novel every so often to offer some variety to my suspense/paranormal-heavy reading pile. This time around, I was delighted by my choice of author Amy Reade's "Cape Menace".

One of the things I most enjoy about historical fiction is the opportunity to learn some facts along the way. This particular story, set against the back drop of an apothecary in the early 1700's, delivered several bits of knowledge that were also important to the storyline. I was fascinated with the beliefs of early healers, and the various remedies that they employed, throughout the reading of this book. At many points, I found myself reading just as much out of natural curiosity as I was to move further along in the plot. For me, that's exactly what historical fiction is all about.

The mystery aspect of "Cape Menace" was very well executed and definitely the main reason I was drawn to the book in the first place. Fans of that genre will not be disappointed as the mystery aspect weaves beautifully in and out of the pages depicting the everyday life of the main character, Sarah. I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end and look forward to reading more in the Cape May Series.
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Iris Chacon
5.0 out of 5 stars Time & Place are Perfect; Mystery is Gripping!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020
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It's 1714, and Sarah's mother disappeared two years before from the New Jersey harbor community of Town Bank. Sarah works hard to keep the small family farm going while she apprentices to her father, the village apothecary. At furst, Sarah believes her mother was attacked by wolves (not uncommon in the nearby woods), but soon Sarah learns that one unsavory man had been obsessed over Sarah's mother and had even threatened her. Sadly, the evil lout has transferred his nefarious attentions to Sarah.

Author Amy Reade has internalized her excellent research so well that she writes about life and struggle in 1714 Cape May as if she lived there herself. Sarah and her world captivated me from page one until the unexpected but satisfying resolution of the mystery. A bonus to the enthralling mystery was a sweet hint that Sarah might find not only a murderer, but also the heroic love of her life. No offensive material.

This would be suitable even for middle grade students of American history, and adults will love it, too. Highly recommended! I will be looking forward to future books in the Cape May Historical Mystery Collection by Amy M. Reade.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigue at the Cape
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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Pirates, wolves, religious fundamentalism and superstition all make an appearance in Cape Menace, a mystery set in colonial New Jersey, 1714. The protagonist Sarah, a well-drawn character, is a brave young woman ahead of her time. Details of her daily routine create a felt sense of her life working in the family apothecary, with interesting details about remedies, medicines, and their uses woven into the story, from willow bark and dandelion to bloodletting and laudanum. The reader is further drawn in as Sarah shows courage and strength in her quest to solve the mysteries of her mother’s disappearance and her father’s increasingly strange activities. Author Amy M. Reade maintains the suspense throughout, culminating in an ending I didn’t see coming. Readers of historical mystery or general historical fiction are sure to enjoy Cape Menace as much as I did.
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P. Wight
5.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging HIstorical Mystery with Tales to Tell, a Mystery to Solve, and a Touch of Romance
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020
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Amy Reade has written a wonderful, warm (yet page-turning and educational) historical mystery that kept me engaged from page 1. The point of view of the main character - Sarah - is spot on. Reade uses some of the language of the 1700s in Cape May to make the characters' voices authentic, but not enough to turn off a contemporary reader. Sarah's voice moves the story along while also placing the reader in Sarah's present - Cape May, NJ in the early 1700s. I learned so much from Sarah - a young woman who loses her mother in ways unknown (that's the mystery) while she learns the apothecary practice from her father. She's a woman ahead of her time as she battles the difficulties of living in a difficult time. We all can learn lessons from her - I know I did. And added to that, a sweet sense of romance as well. Five thumbs up for this wonderful novel.
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Lillian Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars interesting and exciting read.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020
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I loved reading Cape Menace and I just couldn’t put it down. The characters were well developed and the story intrigued me. I also enjoyed learning some Cape May history that I hadn’t heard before. I had no clue who the killer was until it was revealed. If you’re a fan of Amy Reade this book doesn’t disappoint but as always it’s interesting, exciting and intriguing. If you’ve never read one of her books now’s The time to start and Cape Menace is a great place to start.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-researched and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2020
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It's 1714, and Sarah Hanover is the daughter of an apothecary living in a small New Jersey colony. After her mother disappears without a trace, enough time passes to make it clear she will never come home. Did wolves attack and kill her, or did something else happen? Sarah is independent, resourceful, and determined to find answers, even after a new tragedy strikes.
This was a well-researched and entertaining story that kept my attention throughout. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy mysteries, a touch of romance, and appreciate learning more about early American life.
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A. McGraw
5.0 out of 5 stars Expect the Unexpected
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020
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“Cape Menace” by Amy M. Reade is an historical mystery which takes place in the 1700s. It’s a page-turner filled with surprises.

Sarah Hanover’s mother disappeared and two years have gone by. Her life and that of her father have changed in ways they hadn’t imagined. No clue was ever found as to what happened to Sarah’s mother, although father and daughter never really stopped looking.

Sarah’s father has begun acting differently, too. As the man who runs the apothecary in town, his life should be fairly well-defined, but he’s become secretive, and she can’t break through the wall he’s put up.

Sarah’s life is turned upside down when her father suddenly dies, and she has to deal with life and its problems on her own.

I truly enjoyed this historical mystery and I couldn’t put it down, thanks to Amy M. Reade. I highly recommend it because I don’t think other readers will want to put it down, either. There’s more to Sarah’s story than meets the eye.
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