An Acquaintance with Darkness by Ann Rinaldi (Paperback)

Washington, 1865. After her mother dies, fourteen-year-old Emily Pigbush is sent to live with her uncle, a doctor she suspects of dealing in stolen bodies for medical research.

When the assassination of President Lincoln draws suspicion toward her friend's family, Emily is caught between loyalty, fear and the search for the truth.

• Historical fiction set after the Civil War
• Mystery elements and moral dilemmas
• For middle grade and teen readers

A gripping look at a dark chapter of American history through a young heroine's eyes. Rinaldi weaves real events and a believable young narrator into a story that invites discussion about right and wrong.