Historical fiction with a mystery, a perfect combination. Emily Leland may not have known what to expect when she returned to her childhood home after being unexpectedly widowed after only a year of marriage, but certainly not to be rejected by her sister, or to discover her father dead in the barn. When the town's sheriff and doctor determine her father took his own life, it is up to Emily and the new schoolmaster to prove otherwise.
Amanda Cabot has written a compelling story that will keep readers highly engaged. Even those who may be quick to select a suspect will want to read into the wee hours to confirm their suspicions and determine the killer's motives. Cabot also introduces characters who are vulnerable. Readers will applaud those who champion them, and their ire will rise against those who demean them. Hopefully it will also inspire readers to be more aware of personal opportunities to champion those they encounter being ostracized.
I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of this well-written novel from Revell via Library Thing without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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