Robin M. (robinmy) - , reviewed on 10/8/2018 + 2051 more book reviews

Midwife Sarah Brandt's husband, Dr. Thomas Brandt, was murdered four years ago. Police Commissioner Teddy Roosevelt has allowed Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy to reopen the investigation into the murder and work on it exclusively. But time is running out and Frank must pull out all stops to find the culprit. He believes the killer is the father of one of Brandt's female patients, and he has narrowed it down to three suspects. With the help of Sarah, Maeve, and Mrs. Ellsworth, along with some Pinkerton agents, Frank uncovers some secrets that he worries will hurt Sarah's memory of her late husband.

Finally, after ten books we get to learn who murdered Dr. Thomas Brandt. Did it live up to expectations? YES. This was a solid mystery with lots of suspects. Most of the main characters were back in the story, helping out with the investigation. Maeve, nursemaid to Sarah's foster daughter, takes it upon herself to search for the murderer. It was great to see her featured in this story as we learn more about her character.

Most of the stories in this series keeps me guessing (and changing my mind) as to who the villain is. This one had me totally stumped. I didn't even guess as the story went on, but just enjoyed the mystery as it unfolded. My rating: 5 Stars.

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