Candlestick Historical Mysteries cozy gilded age Book 6
1893. Determined to move ahead with plans to restore ownership of the businesses founded by the Case family generations ago, Mattie works to gather the facts at hand. It is a task with which she feels confident given the scientific nature of the investigation. But will her queries prove dangerous? Should she accidentally draw attention to her plans, it would certainly bring the collective wrath of those intent on denying the Case family justice. Mattie knows better than many that it is a serious risk given their adversaries have shown themselves to be heartless.

A surprise encounter with a troubled woman evokes painful memories for chief of police Garth Hawke. It also brings an overwhelming urge to protect her. He failed miserably at a similar attempt in his youth. But will the past cloud his judgment when the women around him fall victim to murder? As history appears compelled to repeat itself, Garth's past threatens to ruin his future. Searching for a way forward once again brings him to the doorstep of Mattie Case.

Series Summary: Mrs. Henry Case finds her amateur sleuthing skills are tested while searching for clues to mysteries both past and present. Unwilling to take everything she hears at face value, Mattie determinedly works to uncover the truth. Faced with several hurdles along the way, she discovers that it will require all of her intelligence to find the answers she needs. Chief of police Garth Hawke wonders if he can trust anyone around him. One thing is obvious. No one in the city of Candlestick appears to trust him. He hopes that will change over time. His plan to win them over is simple. He just needs to do a better job than his predecessor. Given the sensational circumstances under which Henry Case lost his life, it shouldn't be that difficult.

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