Step into the world of 1930s Cornwall, Ontario, in "A Peculiar Case," where Elizabeth Grant finds herself at a crossroads after the sudden loss of her husband. Determined to regain her independence, she embarks on an extraordinary venture by creating a fictitious male persona to launch her own private investigation business.

As she seeks clients, Elizabeth's life takes a thrilling turn when she accepts a case involving the theft of a rare book. Little does she know that this investigation will plunge her deep into the heart of intrigue. The trail leads to the enigmatic Fenian Brotherhood, a notorious secret society, and a relentless agent hell-bent on reclaiming the stolen tome.

With a motley crew of friends, former government colleagues, and surprising adversaries, Elizabeth delves into a web of secrets and deception. But as she inches closer to the truth, danger lurks around every corner, and the stakes reach a perilous height.

In "A Peculiar Case," readers will be captivated by Elizabeth's gripping quest to solve the mystery and establish herself as a capable private investigator. The novel paints a vivid portrait of the 1930s and introduces a cast of compelling characters that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. Perfect for aficionados of historical fiction and lovers of detective stories, this book is a must-read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Book Review - The Seeker Cornwall

What does a 1548 Prayer Book reputed to have belonged to Mary Queen of Scots and a shoot-out on Water Street with Fenians have to do with Cornwall? A lot once Francois Lefebvre Private Investigator (aka Elizabeth Grant) becomes involved in the case.

Set in Cornwall during the 1930s, local historian and author Ginette Guy Mayer, observed that "women have been understated in our historical narrative." Neatly undermining this oversight, Mayer makes both the heroine, Elizabeth Grant and the protagonist Josephine Smith the central characters in this mystery.

Loosely based on an actual case tried in Morrisburg, Mayer makes this unsolved case the centre of this mystery. A winding tale that takes the reader from Cornwall to Ottawa, Philadelphia and London, with a final stop at Fullerton's Tea Room, where Elizabeth and her friend Mary are found discussing the case and the creation of an arts association. (could this be Mary Mack, the subject of the author's first book?)

The book is an engaging read for anyone who likes mystery and local history.

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