“After Oz”, by Gordon McAlpine
State: Kansas
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I love the ‘Wizard of Oz' - do not go into this book expecting a retelling of the story of Oz. It's a different story that takes place after Dorothy returns to Kansas.
The residents of Sunbonnet are working to put the pieces of their lives and their farms back together. Shortly before the twister began, young Dorothy Gale was nowhere to be found. When she is discovered miles away four days later, the townspeople, especially Aunt Emily and Uncle Henry, are relieved. Feelings of joy quickly turn to concern when Dorothy regales them with her tales of the land of Oz. After Dorothy confesses to melting a witch, A woman is found dead. She is suspected of the recent murder and sent to the Topeka Insane Asylum.
The story quickly turns into a murder mystery. I liked Doctor Wilford's investigation. I found myself flipping pages to find out the truth.
My only complaint is I would have liked more of Dorothy’s perspective. I understand now that the focus of the book is clearly meant to be on the murder and events surrounding her.
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