Dutchman's Dilemma, The (original 1995; edition 1996)

by Maan Meyers

Series: Tonnemans: Chronological order (2), Tonnemans: Publication order (5)

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Title:	Dutchman's Dilemma, The
Authors:	Maan Meyers
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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Maan Meyers	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Meyers, Annette	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed
Meyers, Martin	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed
Gerstberger, Helmut	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Series (with order)

Tonnemans: Chronological order (2)

Tonnemans: Publication order (5)

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The Dutchman's Dilemma

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1995

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Pieter Tonneman

Racqel Tonneman (Pereira)

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New York, New York, USA

Important events

1675

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We dedicate this book to our niece, Barbara Meyers. In loving memory.

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The pearl-pale moonglow found the blade.

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Maan Meyers is the pseudonym of the husband and wife team of Martin and Annette Meyers.

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Takes place in 1675. A series of animal killings leads to fears of witchcraft, and Tonneman is ordered to investigate. The case becomes more personal when suspicions begin to fall on Racquel.

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A historical mystery set in 17th Century New York whose protagonist is Pieter Tonneman, sheriff of the island. A killer is ritually slaughtering animals and there is a rumor of Jewish witchcraft. Tonneman must find the killer before people turn on the Jews, of whom his wife is one. By the author of The High Constable.… (more)

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