The Dutchman's dilemma

Meyers, Maan, author.

Book 1995

A historical mystery set in 17th Century New York whose protagonist is Pieter Tonneman, sheriff of the island. A killer is ritually slaughtering animals and there is a rumor of Jewish witchcraft. Tonneman must find the killer before people turn on the Jews, of whom his wife is one. By the author of The High Constable.

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