If I have learned anything from reading Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and watching/reading the Midsommer Murders, it's that life in an English village is anything but tranquil.
In 1816, Major Robert Kurland has returned to his family home in the village of Kurland St Mary following an injury at the Battle of Waterloo (his legs were crushed by a horse). One night he notices a strange figure struggling with a heavy load in the Churchyard. Shortly thereafter, several petty thefts are notices in the houses of the gentry, and two local girls go missing. Major Kurland enlists the help of his childhood friend and the rector's daughter, Lucy Harrington to investigate. As the rector's daughter, Lucy is admitted to houses throughout the village, belonging to people from all social strata.
I enjoyed the banter between Lucy and Major Kurland. I suspected three people of committing the crimes, but none of them turned out to be the culprit. I look forward to reading the second book in the series, Death Comes to London.
That sounds good. Will have to look for it. Going to used book store tomorrow.
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