If you love Sherlock Holmes -- or just adventure and clever writing in a historical setting -- you'll love The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder, debut novel from Rachel McMillan and the first in her Herringford and Watts Mysteries.
Oh. My. Goodness. The story takes place in 1910, where our heroines Jem and Merinda are sleuthing in the streets of Toronto instead of behaving and preparing for marriage like most girls their age. Readers will love being a third-wheel to their adventures -- and want Merinda to be a "bad influence" on them, too -- as they become embroiled in solving murders with these strong female characters.
McMillan lends a strong voice laced with humor and intrigue. I love this unique, incredibly intelligent addition to the inspirational fiction market. I (Laurie) have had the privilege of meeting her in person (she once saved me when this conference newbie asked a top editor what she writes. Oops!) and she's just as colorful and sensational as her characters.
I received this book from LitFuse in exchange for my honest review and, as always, wouldn't share it unless I totally loved it!
About the Book
In 1910 Toronto, while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands, two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murderer.Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city’s underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor.
While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest. Merinda could well be Toronto’s premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever—if they can stay alive long enough to do so.
About the Author
chel lives in bustling Toronto, where she works in educational publishing and pursues her passion for art, literature, music, and theater.
Giveaway!
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One grand prize winner will receive:
- One copy of The Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder
- A magnifying glass necklace
- A bowler hat
- A pocket watch
- A $30 Amazon gift card
Happy reading!
Ooh, I wish I could enter! I'm anxious to get my hands on this one. :-))
ReplyDelete@ Case - Enter the Litfuse Prize Pack! <3
ReplyDeleteRachel, your book sounds so good. :) I love Sherlock Holmes, and having two heroines in 1910 who solve murder mysteries? Intriguing. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your release!
And please, definitely enter me in the drawing. :)
I read the prequel and it was so good. Can't wait to read this one!!
ReplyDeleteThe more I read about this book, the more I want to read it. I love the timeframe and the Sherlock Holmes angle. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great!! Can't wait to read it. Glad to see it on the Alley today!
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to read this! =D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThe plot sounds great ^^
ReplyDeleteI'm also trying to get into mystery books, so it sounds especially interesting