โ Scribed by Maxwell, Edith
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Elegant and well-crafted, rich in period detail, Edith Maxwells latest foray is a stunner! Susanna Calkins, author of the award-winning Lucy Campion Mysteries and the Speakeasy Mysteries
No stranger to judgmental attitudes in her small town of Amesbury, Quaker midwife Rose Carroll is nonetheless stunned when society matron Mayme Settle publicly snubs her good friend Bertie for her nontraditional lifestyle. When Mrs. Settle is later found murderedand a supposed witness insists Bertie was spotted near the scene of the crimethe police have no choice but to set their sights on the slighted woman as their main suspect.
Rose is certain her friend is innocent of the heinous deed, and when Rose isnt busy tending to her duties as midwife, she enlists the help of a blind pregnant clientwhos endured her own share of prejudiceto help her sift through the clues. As the two uncover a slew of suspects tied to financial intrigues, illicit love, and an age-old grudge over perceived wrongs, Rose knows shell have to bring all her formidable intelligence to bear on solving the crime. Because circumstantial evidence can loom large in small minds, and she fears her friend will soon become the victim of a grave injustice . . .
Praise for the Quaker Midwife Mysteries:
Through Quaker Rose Carrolls resourceful sleuthingand her midwiferywe are immediately immersed in the fascinating peculiarities, tensions and secrets of small-town life in late-19th-century Amesbury. Susanna Calkins, author of the award-winning Lucy Campion Mysteries and the Speakeasy Mysteries
Edith Maxwells latest Quaker midwife mystery teems with authentic period detail that fascinates as it transports the reader back to a not-so-simple time. A complex, subtle, and finely told tale, Judge Thee Not s sensitive portraits and vivid descriptions, along with Rose Carrolls humanity, intelligence, andyessnooping, make this a sparkling addition to a wonderful series. A sublimely delightful read.
Not only is it a well-plotted, intelligent mystery, it also shines light on how women were treatedand, in many cases, mistreatedby people they trusted for help in desperate situations. Highly recommended. Suspense Magazine on Charitys Burden
The historical setting is redolent and delicious, the townspeople engaging, and the plot a proper puzzle, but its Rose Carrollmidwife, Quaker, sleuthwho captivates in this irresistible series . . .
Clever and stimulating novel . . . masterfully weaves a complex mystery.
Riveting historical mystery . . . [a] fascinating look at nineteenth-century American faith, culture, and small-town life.
About the Author:
Agatha- and Macavity-nominated author Edith Maxwell writes the Amesbury-based Quaker Midwife historical mysteries, the Local Foods Mysteries, and award-winning short crime fiction. As Maddie Day she writes the Country Store Mysteries and the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries. A long-time Quaker and former doula, Maxwell lives north of Boston with her beau, two elderly cats, and an impressive array of garden statuary. She blogs at WickedAuthors.com and KillerCharacters.com. Read about all her personalities and her work at edithmaxwell.com.
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No stranger to judgmental attitudes in her small town of Amesbury, Quaker midwife Rose Carroll is nonetheless stunned when society matron Mayme Settle publicly snubs her good friend Bertie for her nontraditional lifestyle. When Mrs. Settle is later found murdered--and a supposed witness insists Bert