DEATH IN THE DETAILS is a dazzling debut! Maple is such a relatable heroine - an outsider in her postwar, small New England town - who finds community through her talent as a miniaturist and legal background. The mystery is perfectly paced, the characters are real, flawed, and imperfect, and the impeccable historic details round out every page. I'm a fan for life!

A delightful start to a new mystery series set right after WW2. Maple is having trouble adjusting to small town life, her husband died in the war, she’s worried about paying her mortgage, and although she has a law degree can’t find a job. Her one delight is crafting miniature houses that people love. After being first on site at an alleged suicide she quickly realizes it could be murder. When the sheriff tells her not to worry her pretty little head, she creates the scene in miniature, and partners with young deputy Kenny to find the truth.
Filled with wonderfully detailed characters and an interesting murder, I’m already waiting for the next book in the series.