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Macpherson s lament 7 by sharyn mccrumb 1993, paperback. This is the beginning of the elizabeth macpherson books. Forensic anthropologist elizabeth macpherson heads to danville, virginia, to save her brother billa novice lawyerfrom a charge that could send him to prison. She lives and writes in the virginia blue ridge mountains. Sharyn mccrumb born february 26, 1948 is an american writer whose books celebrate the history and folklore of appalachia. Buy macphersons lament elizabeth macpherson reprint by sharyn mccrumb isbn. Sharyn mccrumbs books are especially set in the backdrop of the expansive appalachia mountains, concentrating on its rich historical aspects and the lore of the regional inhabitants. Thank goodness, eileens cousin elizabeth macpherson comes early for support.
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