A Pocket Full of Murder by R.J. Anderson

Tarreton, a city powered by magic, only honors the wealthy.  When Isaveth, a poor twelve-year old, learns her father has been arrested for murdering a governor, she sets out to prove his innocence.  As she investigates and tries to sell her home-made magic, she meets mysterious Quiz, a boy who seems to have connections everywhere.  Together they uncover a twisted scheme that requires cleverness and intelligence to stop.

The setting is in a fantastical world, but closely resembles the 1800's (before electricity or automobiles). 

I read this book very quickly.  It was exciting! 

Consider: Someone is murdered, but the act is not described.  Quiz holds Isaveth's hand to comfort her.  At the end he asks if he may kiss her, but an event interrupts the moment.  

-Borrowed from the library.

Sequel: A Little Taste of Poison

Redeemed Reader gave these two books a starred review.