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(2021)(The fifth book in the Candlestick Historical Mystery series)
A novel by R A Wallace
Candlestick Historical Mysteries cozy gilded age Book 5
1893. As news of the panic worsens, the residents of the Case mansion are determined to restore their former businesses where they rightfully belong. Convinced that there is more to the Trust holding control than meets the eye, the Case family demands to see the document purportedly signed by the mayor of Candlestick. What they learn will test Mattie’s resolve regarding Garth Hawke.
Chief of police Garth Hawke knew when he made the unprecedented step of holding his officers accountable for their own actions that there may be consequences. It was a risk he was willing to take to fight for his police department - until those he loves most are drawn into the battle. Convinced that the corruption may extend beyond his officers, Garth turns to the wife of the man that nearly ruined him for help as he searches for both killers and a missing child. Can Mattie and Garth agree to put aside their distrust and work together?
Series Summary: Mrs. Henry Case finds her amateur sleuthing skills are tested while searching for clues to mysteries both past and present. Unwilling to take everything she hears at face value, Mattie determinedly works to uncover the truth. Faced with several hurdles along the way, she discovers that it will require all of her intelligence to find the answers she needs. Chief of police Garth Hawke wonders if he can trust anyone around him. One thing is obvious. No one in the city of Candlestick appears to trust him. He hopes that will change over time. His plan to win them over is simple. He just needs to do a better job than his predecessor. Given the sensational circumstances under which Henry Case lost his life, it shouldn’t be that difficult.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
1893. As news of the panic worsens, the residents of the Case mansion are determined to restore their former businesses where they rightfully belong. Convinced that there is more to the Trust holding control than meets the eye, the Case family demands to see the document purportedly signed by the mayor of Candlestick. What they learn will test Mattie’s resolve regarding Garth Hawke.
Chief of police Garth Hawke knew when he made the unprecedented step of holding his officers accountable for their own actions that there may be consequences. It was a risk he was willing to take to fight for his police department - until those he loves most are drawn into the battle. Convinced that the corruption may extend beyond his officers, Garth turns to the wife of the man that nearly ruined him for help as he searches for both killers and a missing child. Can Mattie and Garth agree to put aside their distrust and work together?
Series Summary: Mrs. Henry Case finds her amateur sleuthing skills are tested while searching for clues to mysteries both past and present. Unwilling to take everything she hears at face value, Mattie determinedly works to uncover the truth. Faced with several hurdles along the way, she discovers that it will require all of her intelligence to find the answers she needs. Chief of police Garth Hawke wonders if he can trust anyone around him. One thing is obvious. No one in the city of Candlestick appears to trust him. He hopes that will change over time. His plan to win them over is simple. He just needs to do a better job than his predecessor. Given the sensational circumstances under which Henry Case lost his life, it shouldn’t be that difficult.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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