Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Detective's Assistant by Kate Hannigan*

Ms. Hannigan carefully researched the life of detective Kate Warne who was the first female detective (working for Pinkerton's Detective Agency) and shares the cases through the eyes of a fictitious niece, Nell.
Kate Warne is the only living relative Nell has after her brothers die.  A pastor finds her aunt in Chicago living in a boardinghouse.  Nell soon discovers that her aunt Kate is not a typical woman of the times.  As time progresses, Nell proves her worth in solving case along side her aunt.
She also has a mystery to solve about her father's death and her aunt's hatred towards him.
The cases are fascinating and based on Kate Warne's actual cases.
Nell is admirable, spunky character.
Very well written, well researched and delightful character development.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
Pair with the book Lincoln's Spymaster by Samantha Seiple.


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