Blanche Cleans Up

In this intriguing third installment of the Blanche White mystery series by award-winning author Barbara Neely, the sharp-witted African-American maid and amateur sleuth finds herself working for Alistair Brindle, a right-wing gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts. When a blackmail attempt threatens Brindle's campaign and a young black man's untimely death reveals troubling secrets, Blanche feels compelled to investigate. As she delves into the murky waters of political corruption, environmental issues, and hidden scandals, she faces off against those determined to keep the truth buried—even at a deadly cost.