Blanche on the Lam

by Barbara Neely Narrated by Lisa Reneé Pitts

Overview

Blanche White is a plump, feisty, middle-aged African American housekeeper working for the genteel rich in North Carolina. But when an employer stiffs her, and her checks bounce, she goes on the lam, hiding out as a maid for a wealthy family at their summer home. That plan goes awry when there's a murder and Blanche becomes the prime suspect. So she's forced to use her savvy, her sharp wit, and her old-girl network of domestic workers to discover the truth and save her own skin. Along the way, she lays bare the quirks of southern society with humor, irony, and a biting commentary that makes her one of the most memorable and original characters ever to appear in mystery fiction.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Neely's deftly written first novel pays tribute to the community and culture of a working-class African American woman who becomes both a sleuth and a fugitive from the law." —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY

"Neely's deftly written first novel pays tribute to the community and culture of a working-class African American woman who becomes both a sleuth and a fugitive from the law." —Publishers Weekly

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170660841
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	09/20/2017
Series:	Blanche White Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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