To Slip the Bonds of Earth

About the book

While Katharine Wright may not be as well-known as her brothers Wilbur and Orville, the pioneers of flight, she is just as innovative – especially in the realm of solving mysteries – in this captivating historical thriller crafted by bestselling author Amanda Flower.

In December 1903, as Wilbur and Orville Wright are making history with their first successful flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, their sister Katharine is managing the family bicycle shop back in Dayton, Ohio. A Latin teacher and advocate for women's suffrage, Katharine is determined, intelligent, and the only Wright sibling with a college degree. Tired of the gender bias in academia, the twenty-nine-year-old is seeking a new challenge, which unexpectedly turns out to be detective work.

Upon their return to Dayton, Wilbur and Orville attend a friend's party, bringing along their plans for the flyer, still awaiting patent approval. To their dismay, the plans are stolen during the event. It is up to Katharine to use her problem-solving skills to uncover the thief.

As Katharine delves into the mystery within their social circle, she discovers more than she anticipated: a murder victim with a letter opener in his chest, making the patent theft seem trivial compared to her brothers' potential imprisonment. Now, Katharine must navigate the investigation to ensure Wilbur and Orville evade legal trouble and stay free to pursue their aviation dreams.