The Opal-Eyed Fan
by Andre Norton
1977
About
**Mystery/Romance - The novel is a change of pace got readers more familiar with the author's recent science fiction, but Isaac Asimov also wrote mysteries. The setting is 1837. Persis Rooke finds herself shipwrecked and stranded on a Floride key, rescued by a wrecker/salvager of the time period. A contested inherteries, a hostile business rivalry between her savior and another sea captain, and a resident ghost all add to the plot. Life is full of surprises, and Persis encounters her share. Overall, it is a good, well written story. The author does use some archaic terms from the time period. The novel is suitable for students at high school level.
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