Elizabeth B. (Cattriona) - reviewed on 10/2/2012 + 200 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

This was a quick read, a cozy historical mystery set in a resort town in Arkansas in 1892. The town of Eureka Springs, where people go to "take the waters" for their health, is well described by the author, and an abundance of historical detail, highlighting the author's research librarian skills, add to the charm and authenticity of the story -- the characters eat "tongue sandwich", wear "Crusher-style hats", take "Radam's Microbe Killer" for their health and drink water from the local "Magnetic Spring". The tale is very clean and "G-rated", with a minimum of blood and gore, despite a few murders, and sex is limited to hand holding and other public displays of affection that would be appropriate for the time period. A strong, intelligent female character and a well-paced storyline make this a great choice for fans of historical fiction, mystery, or Arkansas history. Highly recommended.

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