Uncommon Heroes...or Unsuspecting Victims?
Toronto, 1914. Merinda Herringford and Jem Watts never
could have imagined their crime-solving skills would set them up as
emblems of female empowerment in a city preparing to enter World
War I at the behest of Great Britain. Yet, despite their
popularity, the lady detectives can't avoid the unrest infiltrating
every level of society.
A war measure adopted by Mayor Montague puts a target on Jem and
her Italian husband, Ray DeLuca. Meanwhile, deep-rooted corruption
in the police force causes their friend, Constable Jasper Forth, to
wonder if his thirst for upholding the law would be best quenched
elsewhere.
In spite of these distractions, Merinda, Ray, and Jasper join with
other honorable and courageous city leaders in the Cartier Club,
which exists to provide newly arrived residents of Toronto with a
seamless integration in the city.
When a club member turns up dead, bearing a slanderous white
feather, will Merinda, Jem, and those they hold dear be able to
solve the high-stakes mystery before they're all picked off, one by
one?
Rachel McMillan is a keen history enthusiast and a lifelong bibliophile. When not writing or reading, she can most often be found drinking tea and watching British miniseries. Rachel lives in bustling Toronto, where she works in educational publishing and pursues her passion for art, literature, music, and theater.