Isn’t this a wonderful, non-run-of-the-mill cover? And as a Canadian author, she’s willing to send to Canada, so if you’re a Canadian who laments the lack of contests for you, definitely sign up for this one. 🙂

Illinois , Chicago , 1910s , 1900-1930 (US Early American) , Detective, Journalist, Law Enforcement, Military , Gender NonConformists, immigrants , Based on Actual Characters or Events, Classic Literature Spinoff, Love Triangle , Women’s Suffrage , McMillan-Rachel

A Lesson in Love and Murder From political danger to personal drama, life is about to get explosive… The legacy of literary icon Sherlock Holmes is alive and well in 1912 Canada, where best friends Merinda Herringford and Jem Watts continue to develop their skills as consulting detectives. The city of Toronto has been thrown into upheaval by the arrival of radical anarchist Emma Goldman. Amid this political chaos, Benny Citrone of the Royal North-West Mounted Police arrives at Merinda and Jem’s flat, requesting assistance in locating his runaway cousin—a man with a deadly talent. While Merinda eagerly accepts the case, she finds herself constantly butting heads—and hearts—with Benny. Meanwhile, Jem has her hands full with a husband who is determined to keep her out of harm’s way. As Merinda and Jem close in on the danger they’ve tracked from Toronto to Chicago, they uncover a sinister plot to assassinate presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt. Will they be able to save the day and resolve the troubles threatening their future happiness before it’s too late?

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Questions about Rachel’s Story

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

The research (which took me around Toronto and to Chicago ). I loved reading about Roosevelt. One of my favourite books that I read in conjunction with him is called Team of Rivals and I highly recommend it. Especially because I am fascinated by the history of journalism during this era of upheaval.  I also really really enjoyed all the research and works I consulted on the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. The Force is a massive part of my family history and I loved digging into it.

Did you include a real historical character or incident in your story?

I actually included two: Theodore Roosevelt and Emma Goldman. I also included (quite fictionally) the Republican National Convention in Chicago in August 1912.  I studied the convention and all of its minutes with a lot of depth although, of course, put my own fictional spin on it.

If you could be guaranteed to publish a book set anywhere and at anytime, what setting would you love to set a novel in?

I would love to set a book during the American Revolution.  Especially during the time of the Boston Tea party. I love that part of history and I love the Canadian (British) connection. I have dappled with this quite a bit.  Readers of the Herringford and Watts series will learn I am quite passionate about the history of journalism and the journalism of this time period and its printing presses (and the influence of both) are a huge passion of mine.

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Questions about Rachel’s Reading

	Which book got you hooked on reading Christian Historicals? Vienna Prelude by Bodie Thoene is the first Christian fiction book I read. I was ten. I became hooked on CBA fiction and knew I wanted to publish it one day. A few years ago, I went on a solo trip to Austria and just tracked down all the John and Elisa sites.
	Who is your favorite Christian Historical hero?   Dr. Neil MacNeill from Christy. I love how he challenges Christy to confront her faith and to assess and validate her own opinions.
	Which was the last Christian Historical Novel you read, and what was your favorite thing about it? Waves of Mercy by Lynn Austin.  Lynn Austin is one of my all-time favourite writers and I was so happy to receive an advanced copy. I think what I love most about Austin’s books is that they encourage you to accept that God uses all manner of people.  Her heroines always validate me as a woman who has never quite felt that she fit into a traditional woman’s role. There is room for Marys and Marthas; but also Deborahs and Esthers.

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