“Death
of a Dyer” by Eleanor Kuhns
Set
in 1796, Kuhns has done her research as this book is in keeping with the times.
Will
Rees, a weaver by choice, a farmer by trade, and a widower who sets about
solving crimes, centers his days on the murder of his childhood friend, Nate
Bowditch. Rees hadn’t spoken with Nate for many years, since they were children
themselves, but he still is affected deeply by Nate’s death. So when his
assistance is requested to find out what happened to Nate, he’s unable to say
no.
While
trying to keep peace at his home with his son David and his housekeeper (or is
she?) Lydia, Rees hunts down clues and questions those who he suspects to be
involved in Nate’s murder. He begins at Nate’s farm and discovers that
everything is not what it seems. Nate’s wife Molly is cold, the help is
secretive, and Nate’s son Richard is missing. Richard ran after being accused
of killing his father. It’s now Rees’s job to either prove Richard innocent or
show his guilt.
Secrets
kept for years are brought to light and people close to Nate and Rees are
stunned by what is revealed. This is a very well-written and entertaining
historical novel.
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