In post-Civil War Wisconsin, one of the most interesting things that happened in town was the huge (miles wide) flock of Passenger Pigeons coming through their area. This event attracted "pigeoners" from all over the country, who sought to make money off flesh, feathers, etc.These were not always trustworthy men.
Georgie's sister Agatha was everything Georgie wanted to be--brave, smart, and beautiful. But when the pigeoners came through Placid, Agatha disappeared. A few weeks later, a body was brought to Georgie's family. Or rather, what was left of it. A few scraps of the beautiful blue-green dress that belonged to Agatha, and a bit of skull with flaming red hair. The clues are all there. Agatha has been murdered and left for the animals to tear apart. But Georgie won't believe it. She sets off in the same direction as Agatha on a mule named Long Ears. She means to find Agatha, but ends up finding much more.
A great mystery, really good writing, and a very interesting story about these now-extinct pigeons that I bet you've never heard before.
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