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Praise for Amanda Flower’s historical Katharine Wright Mysteries

“Flower transforms Katharine Wright, sister of flight pioneers Orville and Wilbur, into an intrepid gumshoe in this splendid series launch…As always, Flower’s thorough historical research enables her to bring contemporary readers into a bygone era, and she has the mechanics of a satisfying mystery down pat. After this stirring maiden voyage, readers will be eager to see where the series goes next.” —Publishers Weekly on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“Fascinating period detail and little-known historical facts add up to an enjoyable read.” —Kirkus Reviews on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“Flower imagines a new role for the sister of the famous Wright brothers, equally brilliant but limited by societal norms…Flower’s new historical mystery will please her many fans.” —Booklist on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“Fans of Flower’s Agatha Award–winning mystery featuring Emily Dickinson, Because I Could Not Stop for Death, will appreciate the details in her new slow-paced novel featuring a strong, often-overlooked historical figure.” —Library Journal on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

”[An] informative, fun, and absorbing mystery.” —First Clue Review on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“Flower’s signature attention to period detail and extensive research are on full display here, as she paints a vivid picture of gender and class differences in turn-of-the-century Dayton.” —Historical Novel Society on To Slip the Bonds of Earth

“Flower plays scrupulously fair with readers, and she continues to mold Katharine into a top-shelf gumshoe without stretching credibility or straying too far from the historical record. This series deserves a long run.” —Publishers Weekly on Not They Who Soar

“The World’s Fair emerges as the central figure, complemented by a profusion of characters, many drawn from real life.” —Kirkus Reviews on Not They Who Soar


“This is a wonderful mystery series, and Katharine, with her intellect, determination, and curiosity, makes her a great detective… I look forward to reading more about Katharine Wright, amateur sleuth.” —Historical Novel Society on Not They Who Soar

“When a murder threatens the famed family, Katharine’s wit and insight, along with her Ohio roots, are crucial in navigating secrets, society and early aviation’s social impact amid a well-drawn Midwest setting.” —Cleveland.com on Not They Who Soar

Amanda Flower is the USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award-winning mystery author of over twenty-five novels, including the nationally bestselling Amish Candy Shop Mystery Series, the Amish Matchmaker Mysteries, the Katharine Wright Mysteries, and several series written under the name Isabella Alan. An organic farmer and former librarian, Amanda lives in Northeast Ohio.

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