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    Death on the Prairie

    By Kathleen Ernst

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    About this ebook

    Chloe Ellefson and her sister, Kari, have long dreamed of visiting each historic site dedicated to Laura Ingalls Wilder. When Chloe takes custody of a quilt once owned by the beloved author, the sisters set out on the trip of a lifetime, hoping to prove that Wilder stitched it herself.

    But death strikes as the journey begins, and trouble stalks their fellow travelers. Among the "Little House" devotees are academic critics, greedy collectors, and obsessive fans. Kari is distracted by family problems, and unexpected news from Chloe's boyfriend jeopardizes her own future. As the sisters travel deeper into Wilder territory, Chloe races to discover the truth about a precious artifact—and her own heart—before a killer can strike again.

    Praise:

    "Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder will savor the facts...Ernst does an exceptional job of sharing the kinds of character details that cozy readers relish."—Booklist

    "A real treat for Little House fans, a fine mystery supplemented by fascinating information on the life and times of Laura Ingalls Wilder."—Kirkus Reviews

    "The sixth installment of this incredible series...is a super read that sparks the imagination."—Suspense Magazine

    "As superbly pieced together as a blue ribbon quilt, Death on the Prairie is deft and delightful, and you don't want to miss it!"—Molly MacRae, Lovey Award-winning author of the Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries

    "Kathleen Ernst spins a delightful tale of intrigue that interweaves facts about Laura's life with fan folklore, and of course, murder. I give this book an enthusiastic two thumbs up!"—Linda Halpin, author of Quilting with Laura: Patterns Inspired by the Little House on the Prairie Series

    "Suspense, intrigue, trafficking in stolen artifacts, blackmail, murder: they're all here in this fast-paced mystery thriller."—John E. Miller, author of Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Woman Behind the Legend and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little Town: Where History and Literature Meet

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLlewellyn Worldwide
    Release dateOct 8, 2015
    ISBN9780738745268
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    Kathleen Ernst

    Kathleen Ernst is a bestselling novelist, historian, and educator who writes for adults and kids. Her books for young readers include fifteen novels for American Girl. She created Caroline Abbott, the company’s newest historical character, and has written seven books about her. Ernst also writes the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries for adults and mature teens. Honors for her work include Edgar and Agatha Award nominations and an Emmy Award in children’s programming. Visit her at www.kathleenernst.com.

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    • 4/5
      Although I read the Laura Ingalls Wilder series many times as a kid, I don't think I was quite the fan that Chloe is. I really liked the idea of these two sisters, who played Laura and Mary as kids, would get a chance to go to so many sites where Laura and the Ingalls lived. Chloe will be speaking at a meeting about the historical accuracy of LIW households, ie, butter churning, and the two also bring a family friend's quilt that may or may not have a connection to Laura herself, which they are hoping to authenticate. They are dogged at each site by strange accidents, ardent fans and grumpy scholars. The mystery was pretty good, but one thing that stood out was how well Ernst handled the various bits of Laura lore. There are fans of the books, fans of the show and people who want the unvarnished truth only. She described Chloe's confusion well, as some of her childhood memories of these books dovetailed with some of the realities of the hard life of the Ingalls and Wilder families.