A tavern mistress in 1777 unravels a puzzle that involves stolen diplomatic letters, spies and avaricious traitors, while trying to find the killer of an overnight guest.
Ms. Swee has created a formidable heroine in Abigail, who has both the courage and the intelligence to pursue her investigation to its locial ends. She is one of the most attractive and enterprising detectives to date in the genre of historical mysteries.
Engaging first novel...[that] should draw an army of historical mystery fans...Promises to be a fine series.
Entertaining...Swee evokes the bitterness of a Northern winter during a time of great turmoil and danger when everyone is suspect and conflicting loyalties can turn a world upside down. A very credible debut.
Deft..Solid work in a debut better than the cutesy title suggests.
