Bachelor Girl's Guide to Murder - Herringford & Watts Mysteries 1 - by Rachel McMillan

About the book:

In 1910 Toronto, while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands, two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murderer.

Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city's underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor.

While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest. Merinda could well be Toronto's premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever--if they can stay alive long enough to do so.

My review:

I really enjoyed this amusing mystery about a couple of bachelor girls solving crimes!  This was a unique story done in a unique way.  I read a lot and this was a little bit different than anything I've read before, which was a good thing!  I always like discovering a fresh angle.  I loved the tongue-in-cheek humor and the sweet romance.  The mystery was interesting.  I also liked learning about Toronto in 1910.  There was a lot of fascinating history.  There was a subtle faith element in the story. I loved all of the main characters.  Merinda was gutsy and didn't care what anyone thought.  Jem was a little more uncertain of what she was doing, but I admired her bravery for doing it anyway.  Ray was a very honorable guy who took care of his sister and nephew, treated Jem with respect and used his journalism to get at the truth.  They were all very interesting characters.  I can't wait for the next one!  I highly recommend this book!

I received this book free from Harvest House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.

About the author:

Rachel McMillan is a keen history enthusiast and a lifelong bibliophile. When not writing or reading, she can most often be found drinking tea and watching British miniseries. Rachel lives in bustling Toronto, where she works in educational publishing and pursues her passion for art, literature, music, and theater.

In 1910 Toronto, while other bachelor girls perfect their domestic skills and find husbands, two friends perfect their sleuthing skills and find a murderer.
Inspired by their fascination with all things Sherlock Holmes, best friends and flatmates Merinda and Jem launch a consulting detective business. The deaths of young Irish women lead Merinda and Jem deeper into the mire of the city’s underbelly, where the high hopes of those dreaming to make a new life in Canada are met with prejudice and squalor.
While searching for answers, donning disguises, and sneaking around where no proper ladies would ever go, they pair with Jasper Forth, a police constable, and Ray DeLuca, a reporter in whom Jem takes a more than professional interest. Merinda could well be Toronto’s premiere consulting detective, and Jem may just find a way to put her bachelor girlhood behind her forever—if they can stay alive long enough to do so.
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