An Orkney Murder - Rose McQuinn, Bk 3 Author:Alanna Knight Leaving the grime of Victorian Edinburgh behind her, Rose McQuinn makes a long-anticipated journey to visit her sister Emily who still lives in their childhood home on Orkney. But on those far-flung isles Rose does not find the peace and relaxation she anticipates; instead, events take on an unexpected and sinister twist. The calm pleasure of Ro... more »se's holiday is shattered when a body is discovered during an archaeological dig. Far from being that of a 13th century princess, as the archaeologists had hoped, it becomes clear its of a local woman, long presumed drowned but in fact brutally murdered. Rose is in a dilemma as she realizes that she probably knows the identity of the murdered but to reveal it, she will destroy forever the happiness of those closest to her.« less
Historically accurate and very interesting mystery series. If you like Jacqueline Winspear's Maisie Dobbs series, you will like the Rose McGuinn series. Both are female private inquiry agents before many women had any careers outside of the home.