For the second book in Bill Cusano's The Old Cranberry Ladies Garden Club series, readers travel back to the 1800s, to see how Elicra, Deborah, and their family are faring a year after Chester Cranberry's horrific murder.
The Widow Murderess, titled for the name given to Elicra Cranberry by a town of people, most of whom consider her guilty of murdering her philandering husband, takes a step back in time by focusing on the fallout of Chester Cranberry's murder. The local store owner cuts off her credit; her family is targeted in other ways; and those who feel she should not have inherited Cranberry Farm are determined to punish all of them in an effort to get them to leave. However, they have underestimated Elicra and Deborah's resolve and don't understand the secrets of her shed and the goings on there.
Historical mysteries are some of my favorites. The first book, The Ghost and the Key, traveled from past to present. The Widow Murderess, however, stays planted in the past to give the reader some backstory, introduce new characters, and get a fuller picture of the recurring characters we already know. It is good to see two strong women supporting each other and their family as they endure being ostracised by their community while continuing to make a difference in the lives of others. Like the first book, it is told in the present tense and is filled with a plethora of details. Thankfully, the story is strong, but I glossed over the extra details while reading. Some trimming back would serve to strengthen a solid story.
Looking forward to reading the third book in the series.
- ASIN : B0G2216827
- Publisher : 4610 Publishing
- Accessibility : Learn more
- Publication date : September 25, 2025
- Edition : 1st
- Language : English
- File size : 5.5 MB
- Print length : 343 pages
I purchased a digital copy of this book for my Kindle. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.
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Thanks for the review! I'm glad you are enjoying these. I think this is a series that I would love. <3
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