PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Barbara Hambly, though a native of Southern California, lived in New Orleans for many years while married to the late science fiction writer George Alec Effinger. Hambly holds a degree in medieval history from the University of California and has written novels in numerous genres.
A fascinating, sadly timely tale of the hero's struggles with his rage over the treatment of Black people-- Kirkus Reviews on House of the Patriarch A riveting exploration of a little-known period of Texas history intensified by gut-wrenching depictions of people's enduring inhumanity-- Kirkus Reviews on Lady of Perdition A stark and occasionally brutal story, and Hambly tells it superbly, in prose that is vivid and empathetic. For fans of this fine series, this is a must-read-- Booklist Starred Review of Lady of Perdition Deeply researched . . . Hambly's well-wrought denunciation of slavery and her skillful defense of women's rights resound from January's times to our own-- Publishers Weekly on Lady of Perdition Hambly lays bare the dark underbelly of American society in the mid-nineteenth century. A fine entry in an impressive series-- Booklist on House of the Patriarch One of Hambly's best mysteries combines historical detail, intense local color, and ugly truths about slavery and politics-- Kirkus Reviews Outstanding . . . Hambly's masterful historical detail, scrupulous character portrayal, and psychological analysis of human frailties contribute handsomely to her storytelling-- Publishers Weekly Starred Review of House of the Patriarch
