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A Simple Murder
A Simple Murder: A Mystery | Eleanor Kuhns
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Five years ago, while William Rees was still recovering from his stint as a Revolutionary War soldier, his beloved wife died. Devastated, Will Rees left his son, David, in his sister's care, fled his Maine farm, and struck out for a tough but emotionally empty life as a traveling weaver. Now, upon returning unexpectedly to his farm, Rees discovers that David has been treated like a serf for years and finally ran away to join a secluded religious sectthe Shakers. Overwhelmed by guilt and hoping to reconcile with his son, Rees immediately follows David to the Shaker community. But when a young Shaker woman is brutally murdered shortly after Rees's arrival, Rees finds himself launched into a complicated investigation where the bodies keep multiplying, a tangled web of family connections casts suspicion on everyone, and the beautiful woman on the edge of the Shaker community might be hiding troubling ties to the victims. It quickly becomes clear that in solving Sister Chastity's murder, Rees may well expose some of the Shaker community's darkest secrets, not to mention endanger his own life. An atmospheric portrait of a compelling time in American history, A Simple Murder is an outstanding debut from Eleanor Kuhns, Minotaur Books/Mystery Writers of America's 2011 First Crime Novel Competition Winner.
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Mshookquilts
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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Creepy, but keeps drawing you in till you discover what happened to her missing husband.

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Mshookquilts
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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“They should be home. The thought scratched at Grace‘s mind as she peered out of a narrow upstairs window. “

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Mshookquilts
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A simple murder wasn‘t so simple.

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Lyn-Mara
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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Perfect snowy weather read - a missing husband, desolate landscape and sinister neighbors make for a satisfying mystery before bed.

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Jhullie
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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I enjoyed this story, yes it was predictable, yes it was a bit slow at times and there wasn't any real suspense but it was a nice story with all the ends tied neatly in a bow.

Laura317 I love the little church in the snow. Is that near you? 7y
Jhullie @Laura317 sadly no, I live in Australia. It's a stock photo that I thought fitted the plot. Pretty isn't it! 7y
Laura317 @Jhullie Lovely! 😍 7y
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Jhullie
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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Being serenaded by hubby while I curl up with my book 😍📖

CouronneDhiver Aw, that's adorable! 😍 7y
Jillsandypants Aww!! ☺️ 7y
Sue Lovely! 7y
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Librarybelle
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I really wanted to like this book. It had all of the elements I enjoy - mystery, historical setting - but it lacked something. I had to keep reminding myself that this is set in 18th century America, right after the Revolutionary War. The dialogue reminded me too much of contemporary dialogue. And, I really disliked the lead character. Not the book for me, after all.

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Librarybelle
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Saturday morning reading time with my favorite companions, Vladimir and Zeke #catsoflitsy

Graciouswarriorprincess Aww. Sleeping babies! 😻 7y
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Librarybelle

It's not quite 9:30 on the US East Coast, and I am fading fast...long week and restless nights does not do well for a night of reading. Maybe one more chapter before I call it a night. Thanks for a fun idea @Ambrosnazzy ! #Litsypartyofone

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Librarybelle
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Vladimir has decided to join me #Litsypartyofone

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Librarybelle
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Can finally sit on the couch and enjoy #Litsypartyofone. This is my kind of party!

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Jhullie
Beneath the Shadows | Sara Foster
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With hot days like this I'm dreaming (reading) of a colder climate!
#readjanuary #dreamingofacolderclimate

Sue Holy cow! Where are you? Brisbane has been delightful for the last week or so. 7y
Jhullie @Sue we were camping out past Maroon Dam on a friend's property. It was dreadfully hot until the storms rolled in. Back in Brizzie now thankfully. 7y
Sue Ah, that explains it. Hope you had fun and didn't fry to badly! 7y
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