Authors: Kathleen Ernst

Whistler in the Dark (17 page)

Thanks are due to Joan Severa, Curator Emeritus, Wisconsin Historical Society, who introduced me to the Reform Dress many years ago; and to Tracy Honn, Director of Silver Buckle Press at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for demonstrating how a Washington Hand Press works. I'm also indebted to many people who shared their knowledge of Colorado's colorful history with me, including Michelle Zupan, Curator of Golden Pioneer Museum; Jim Wenzel, Interpretive Manager of Clear Creek History Park; Al Mosch, co-owner of the Phoenix Mine; and the photoarchivists of the Western History Photography Collection, Denver Public Library.

And as always, I'm grateful for the support of my family, my writing group, and the wonderful team at Pleasant Company.

About the Author

Kathleen Ernst is a bestselling novelist, historian, and educator who writes for adults and kids. Her books for young readers include fifteen novels for American Girl. She created Caroline Abbott, the company's newest historical character, and has written seven books about her. Ernst also writes the Chloe Ellefson Mysteries for adults and mature teens. Honors for her work include Edgar and Agatha Award nominations and an Emmy Award in children's programming. Visit her at
www.kathleenernst.com
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, businesses, companies, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Map Illustration by Jean-Paul Tibbles

Line Art by Greg Dearth

Cover design by Amanda DeRosa

ISBN: 978-1-4976-4665-0

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