Murder of the Mysterious Maid: Cozy Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781686731242)

It's early summer in 1900 and Rose Lunceford has returned home after living apart from her widowed father for thirteen years. Eager to win her father's affection and make her way in society, Rose is all set to launch herself into the best circles. But when a maid is murdered at the home of a wealthy family, Rose finds herself investigating right along with her police chief father's top detective, Cal Lloyd. Rose is determined to prove to both her father and Cal that she can hold her own in the investigation.With her new friend, Will Edwards, at her side, Rose begins to track down clues and beat the smug Cal to the finish line. Of course, her budding attraction to the detective does make things more complicated, but nothing is too hard for a modern girl like Rose.As Rose and Will uncover the truth of the murdered maid, they find themselves in danger they never suspected. And, as if that wasn't difficult enough, Rose has to decide what to do about the suitor she didn't want and the one who doesn't seem to want her. First Volume of the the Rose Lunceford Mystery Series. Approximately 51,000 words in length. It is a standalone (reading prior or future volumes not required to enjoy the book, no cliffhanger). Themes include: Edwardian Era, Cozy Mystery, Turn-of-the-Century 1900s, Small Town Illinois, Father-Daughter Relationship, Love Triangle, Murder, High Society, Servants, Independent Single Woman

Author: Megan Mollson
ISBN-10: 1686731248
ISBN-13: 9781686731242
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/16/2019
Pages: 186
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.40d