Murder at Monticello by Rita Mae Brown - Charlottesville, VA
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A body has been discovered during restoration of a slave quarters at Thomas Jefferson's plantation.
Waymark Code: WM8JJA
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2010
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A juvenile mystery, published in 1994, is situated at the slave quarters and main house at Monticello. The detective is the Crozet, VA postmistress Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen with a tiger cat named Mrs. Murphy. The accuracy of the depiction of Monticello is limited based on a half day's tour, but this is light reading.
Short Description: Monticello is the historical home of Thomas Jefferson.
Book Title: Murder at Monticello
Author's Name: Rita Mae Brown
Name of Waymarked Item: Joinery Chimney at Monticello
Location of Item: The grounds of Monticello
More Information:
A body is discovered during the excavation and restorartion of the slaves' quarters along Mulberry Row. It is hidden in a chimney, so waymarked the only standing one along the path.
Admission Price?: 22.00 (listed in local currency)
Link to more information about the book or waymarked item.: [Web Link]
First Year Published: Not listed
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