Devil by the Tail

What's a 20-something Union war widow to do in 1867? Start up her own detective agency with a former Reb P.O.W. of course!Quinn Sinclair, who uses the name Mrs. Paschal professionally, and her wryly observant partner Garnick get two cases on the same day - one to help a man prove he didnt kill his wife, another to help a lawyer find reasonable doubt that his client killed her ex-lovers new bride. As the detectives dig deeper, they unearth facts that tie the cases together in disturbing ways.This tantalizing tale of 19th Century Chicago comes complete with corrupt politicians, yellow-press reporters, gambling parlors, and colorful bawdyhouse madams. At every turn in the investigation, Quinn discovers more suspects and more secret motives for murder.Not least among her worries, someone seems intent on murdering her!

Reviews:"I enjoyed Devil by the tail so much that it;s going on my list of best books read in 2021." Leila Taylor,...