A Singular and Whimsical Problem (novella), The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder (Book 1), Of Dubious and Questionable Memory (novella), A Lesson in Love and Murder (Book 2), Conductor of Light (novella), then this book.
With the world on the brink of World War I, Jem and Merinda get involved in a case that starts out with tormenting the immigrants and ends with murder. The more involved the lady detectives get, the more danger seems to seek them out.
Once Britain declares war, things change in Toronto. Ray is now required to check in once a month since he's Italian, and the danger hits a little too close to home. He sends Jem and their son away, hoping the distance will protect them. Also, Jasper hopes the new man on the force will help him fight against corruption, but he's disappointed. He's also still in love with Merinda.
I like Merinda's quirkiness, and Jem's gentle spirit. The way the author is able to progress the lives of her characters and allow them to adjust in a believable way is something I admire. The story line is good, and I read through it quickly. If I had one complaint, it would be the use of the "footnotes" throughout the chapters. I love the idea of them, but reading them on a Kindle is a bit of a pain, since they're a bit harder to find. Sometimes the note is on the next page, sometimes it's farther back. In the past, I was able to touch the asterisk and go to the corresponding note, but I wasn't able to do that in my copy, so it was more of a pain than a bonus. Being a hopeless romantic, I was a bit bummed at the end, but I hope there will be more Herringford and Watts (DeLuca). I did enjoy this book and would recommend it. Good Book!
*I received a copy of this book from Harvest House through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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