The Dutchman

I first heard of this book about a year ago when the co-authors, a husband and wife team from New York were interviewed on t.v. I enjoy historical fiction and really enjoy mysteries; it's not often you can find both. "The Dutchman" takes place in New York City in 1664 when it was called New Amsterdam. The Schout (sheriff) Pieter Tonneman is trying to solve a couple of murders during the time when the people of this "small" town are also concerned about the invasion of the English. Although one might think a story of this time is dull or stuffy, it is not. It's very interesting. The authors also throw in little known, but interesting facts. For example Wall Street was there from the very beginning, but not as a financial center as we know it now. It literally was a wall used as a protector against invaders. Also it tells about an island close by called Brueckelen, which is now Brooklyn. When I first started looking for this book, it was very hard to find. It was already out of print, although it had been published in 1992. I couldn't find it in bookstores , nor in my library. But now I see it's available in hardback and paperback here on ... (this website). So if you like a mystery that has a little different twist and can find a copy I suggest you try this book out.