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The beautiful cigar girl: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The beautiful cigar girl by Daniel Stashower: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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On July 28, 1841, the body of Mary Rogers, a twenty-year-old cigar girl, was found floating in the Hudson-and New York's unregulated police force proved incapable of solving the crime. One year later, a struggling writer named Edgar Allan Poe decided to take on the case-and sent his fictional detective, C. Auguste Dupin, to solve the baffling murder of Mary Rogers in "The Mystery of Marie Rogt."

Quick facts about The beautiful cigar girl

  • Title: The beautiful cigar girl
  • Author: Daniel Stashower
  • First published: 2006
  • Genre: murder, history and criticism, sources
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL15860180W

Where to read The beautiful cigar girl

The beautiful cigar girl by Daniel Stashower is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The beautiful cigar girl about?

On July 28, 1841, the body of Mary Rogers, a twenty-year-old cigar girl, was found floating in the Hudson-and New York's unregulated police force proved incapable of solving the crime.

Who wrote The beautiful cigar girl?

The beautiful cigar girl was written by Daniel Stashower.

When was The beautiful cigar girl published?

The beautiful cigar girl was first published in 2006.

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