Publisher's Synopsis
A Study in Ebony, written by Dotia Trigg Cooney, is a mystery novel that follows the story of a young African American woman named Ebony Jones who is trying to solve the murder of her friend, Lila. The story is set in the 1920s in the United States, a time when racial tensions were high and African American women faced many challenges.Ebony, who works as a maid for a wealthy white family, uses her intelligence and wit to gather clues and uncover the truth about Lila's murder. Along the way, she encounters many obstacles and faces danger as she gets closer to the truth.The novel explores themes of racism, sexism, and classism, as well as the challenges faced by African American women during this time period. It also highlights the importance of friendship and community in the face of adversity.Overall, A Study in Ebony is a gripping and thought-provoking mystery novel that sheds light on the experiences of African American women in the 1920s.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
