An autographed copy of this book and engaging public presentation of the award-winning true story of Maine history, telling the tragic story of a real-life factory girl whose 1849 death riveted New England. The Murder of Mary Bean and Other Stories received Best Book of 2008 awards from the New England Historical Association, the Northeast Popular Culture Association, Independent Publishers Association, and ForeWord Magazine. Elizabeth DeWolfe, a UNE History Professor and engaging public speaker, will come to highest bidder's library, historical society, school or other group to present a talk & reading on Mary Bean's fascinating story. 

The author is a cancer survivor who finished this book the night before her surgery.