Review: Excellent historical mystery
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
I received this book from the touring host for an honest review.With a strong female character this book captured your imagination as you got involved with Cady Delafield's life and her search for the truth. Written during the 1880's she was a woman with a quest; to help other women become independent, running a school where she taught them certain skills to better themselves in the world. Because of her own past she was driven to help young women in this. But when two of her students end up murdered she used the same vigor and tenacity to find a killer.Instead of waiting for the police to do their work she went about searching homes of potential suspects to find the culprit but at the end she'd found more than just the killer. Protecting her family was of the utmost importance securing their happiness even if they didn't agree.A heroic tale of one woman's search for the truth while fending for her family and students, fighting her way through mindsets and town gossip. She was not easily swayed from her task, head strong and a real burden - or must I say "a pain in the neck" - to one man in particular.Doyle Flannagan, suspect number one, successful business owner, widower knew all the women that's killed, including his own wife. The weight of her death still hanging over him even if it were proven that he didn't. With a unforgiving mother-in-law and relentless police officer out to get him, not convince of his innocent "act"; he did everything he could to proof not only to the ton but Cady that he was indeed innocent.Her association with him caused problems where ever she went but; did I mention she was stubborn as well? Well she is, refused to listen to any argument or piling facts and at the end....really? Do get the book and read.**smile**A wonderful tale of perseverance and love admits death and gossip that would any other person run. Fast paced, this story will hold your attention until the very end, and I for one cannot wait to read Book number two in this mystery.The rest of the cast of supporting characters were well developed, each with their own unique personality that makes this book an enjoyable read.Well done Joyce.