{"product_id":"bloody-mary-gentle-woman-by-frances-grace-reinehr-paperback-lee-booksellers","title":"Bloody Mary Gentle Woman By Frances Grace Reinehr | Paperback | Lee Booksellers","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the true story behind a Nebraska legend in Bloody Mary: Gentle Woman by Frances Grace Reinehr. This fascinating biography shares the life of Mary Ann Partington (1889–1979), a retired schoolteacher and dedicated church worker whose quiet life on a rural Nebraska farmstead became the center of a local legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as \"Bloody Mary\" to generations of teenagers, Mary Ann endured years of teasing, harassment, and unwanted visitors to her property. What started as a rite of passage for local teenagers eventually led to tragic consequences. Behind the frightening nickname was a real woman with a story worth telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by her fifth-grade students' curiosity about the legend, author Frances Grace Reinehr set out to discover the truth about Mary Ann Partington. Through her research, she uncovers the woman behind the rumors and shares a powerful story about kindness, misunderstanding, and the consequences of cruelty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Nebraska history enthusiasts, readers interested in local folklore, and anyone who enjoys discovering the real stories behind legendary figures, this book offers a meaningful glimpse into Nebraska's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue story of Mary Ann Partington (1889–1979)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the Nebraska legend of \"Bloody Mary\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Frances Grace Reinehr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for readers interested in Nebraska history, biographies, and local folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback edition – 104 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Foundation Books in Lincoln, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN: 9780934988162\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince 1965 Lee Booksellers has been selling new and out-of-print books focusing on Nebraska and the Great Plains. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334244315325,"sku":"lee_bloodymary","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/5399\/3334\/files\/Bloody-Mary_-Gentle-Woman.jpg?v=1792443319","url":"https:\/\/buynebraska.com\/products\/bloody-mary-gentle-woman-by-frances-grace-reinehr-paperback-lee-booksellers","provider":"BuyNebraska.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}