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Jean Harrington

    This author found her calling in writing, a realization that developed over time from an early interest in literature. After a period of teaching, she dedicated herself fully to her craft. Her narratives often explore captivating and defiant characters who are willing to risk everything for deeply held vows. Her style draws readers in, focusing on the emotional depth and determination of her protagonists.

    Murder in the Missions
    The Barefoot Queen
    A Wild Colonial Girl
    Murder on Sugar Street
    Murder on Pea Pike
    • Murder on Pea Pike

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      A Listed and Lethal MysteryFresh off her ex-boyfriend's Harley and ready to remake herself, Honey Ingersoll snags a job with Sam Ridley, Eureka Falls' biggest realtor. During the sale of an empty farmhouse, she finds the body of a young woman with big hair, stilettos and a bullet hole in her chest. Days later, she discovers uncut diamonds on neighboring land -- and, soon after, the owner's body. The sheriff believes the incidents are unrelated. Honey, now a person of interest in two murders, thinks otherwise.

      Murder on Pea Pike
    • Murder on Sugar Street

      • 234 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The story revolves around Carl Huggins, who seeks to sell the Chocolate Moose, a Victorian house with a sordid history as a former bordello. Realtor Honey Ingersoll faces challenges in marketing the property, especially after a skeleton is found inside and a dead woman with connections to the house is discovered outside. As they navigate the complexities of the house's past and the recent discoveries, the plot delves into themes of mystery and the impact of history on the present.

      Murder on Sugar Street
    • A Wild Colonial Girl

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Abby O'Donnell seeks to escape an unwanted marriage by stowing away on Lord Harry Rushmount's ship, which arrives in Providence harbor. This daring decision sets her on a dangerous journey, filled with uncertainty as she navigates the high seas and the complexities of her new life. Her quest for freedom intertwines with adventure, challenging societal norms and her own desires.

      A Wild Colonial Girl
    • The Barefoot Queen

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Grace O'Malley grapples with her dual identity as a descendant of pirates while confronting a tyrannical ruler who oppresses her land. With fierce determination and resourcefulness, she fights against injustice, creating a complex dynamic that both frustrates and excites those around her. Her struggle embodies themes of resilience and rebellion, as she navigates the challenges of her heritage and the oppressive forces in her life.

      The Barefoot Queen
    • Two Irish priests lives were forever changed when they moved to an island devastated by corruption and greed.They left Ireland in the 1960s to work in conflict resolution between Muslim and Christian communities in the Philippines, a country which was rapidly descending into civil war, Murder in the Missions tells their story.

      Murder in the Missions