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Schlussel's Woman

Schlussel's Woman

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A risk- taking society, unconstrained by fear of failure
Review:
August 29, 2004

Considered the spawn of Satan, Captain Isaac Schlussel is a wealthy dominant dictator. Despised by most, if not all, within the village he himself created. So much, that during a meeting on the night of April 15, 1830 this ruthless man is shot.

Nancy Ann Cadwallader Schlussel, the captain's young wife considers herself as much property, as the slaves that maintained the enormous estate.

Unafraid and with life hanging by a string, Schlussel contemplates his very existence and the man that had summoned the courage to fire the fatal blow, destroying his dreams, plans and future. Guilt ridden, Nancy keeps vigil by his bedside for two nights.

With a cast of shady, suspicious characters only one-question remains: Who fired the gun? And why?

With well-done research author John Richard Lindermuth has woven an exceptional tale, and it shows in his depictions of this time period. Schlussel's Woman will not only give a glimpse into the "gold rush" days, entrepreneurial capitalism but also of the men who helped mold it. There are no illusions about the cynical and ruthless nature of this era. This is certainly one book you won't want to miss!

Reviewed by Betsie

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Who shot Captain Schlussel?
Review: Category: Fiction
SCHLUSSEL'S WOMAN
Author: John Richard Lindermuth

Captain Isaac Schlussel ruthless and nasty, manufactures gunpowder in early 19th Century Pennsylvania. While belittling a debtor, he is ironically felled by a bullet from an assassin's gun. Isaac spends his final moments bedridden and tormented as he ponders his life and all that it has encompassed. Wealthy and powerful beyond his dreams, with a young desirable wife and countless enemies, he wonders what his life really represents.

Surrounding Pennsylvania's anthracite coal is a mining town of unsavory characters, any one of which may be the assassin. Schlussel's Woman is the story of the Captain and his past alliances, some good and most not, with numerous possible suspects. Who shot him? This is the question poised by author John Lindermuth as we are introduced to Nan, the Captain's beautiful wife, Aaron Inch the trusted servant who smiles when he learns of the Captain's demise and Titus Kuhns, artist and lover of the lovely Mrs. Schlussel. Page after page the reader encounters a number of possibilities as they meet the vengeful, unforgiving and sometimes cruel characters in this enticing plot.

In depth research of the era, bring the past to life for the reader. The author's own association with the area as well as his love of history provide vivid descriptions and believable characters as he takes the reader in search of the culprit. The use of the dialogue of the day throughout, helps create the atmosphere. Well researched and cleverly written, this book is highly recommended.
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