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Loosely Inspired by the 1832 Murder of Frances Maria Buell

The Dance of the White Deer was loosely inspired by the 1832 murder of Frances Maria Buell, a 16-year-old “brunette beauty” from Gustavus, Ohio. Those who are familiar with her story know that Maria (pronounced Mariah) was murdered by her stepfather, Ira West Gardner, after resisting his sexual advances. What isn’t as well-known is that…

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