In 1910, Julia Nye has an unconventional job as a typist for the St. Louis City Police, a first for a woman but not as unconventional as her desire to be a detective like her sheriff father. When her father’s friend, a sheriff in Ste. Genevieve County, dies in a suspicious wagon accident, Julia is excited to investigate along with two male reporter friends.But it turns out the sheriff’s death involves bootlegging. And in 1910, the countryside is a patchwork of wet and dry localitie...

In April 1911, July Nye McConnell has enjoyed a delayed honeymoon with her husband, William, who is reporting on the rebuilding of San Francisco five years after the Great Earthquake. As they prepare for the return to St. Louis, William receives a death threat. The pair searches their pasts and William’s immediate reporting for possible enemies. Back in St. Louis, their friend Carl Schroeder begins his own investigation amid complicating circumstances.Then a man high on Julia’s sus...

In 1911, Julia Nye works as a typist—and more—for the St. Louis Police Department. She is also lending her efforts and reputation to the local chapter of the Women’s Trade Union League, which is fighting for better working conditions. When a member of the WTUL, one of Julia’s new friends, is murdered, Julia expects to join the police in their investigation.But her boss and mentor, Chief Wright, is out of town, and the newly appointed Chief of Detectives is opposed to new-fangled po...

In 1910, Julia Nye’s job is supposed to be typing for the St. Louis Police Department. But when two factory workers die after being confined in brothels, the police realize that a slaver may have moved from Chicago to St. Louis to escape a sweep of the sex trade in the Windy City. And the most effective way to uncover the operation is to ask Julia to work in a shirtwaist factory. And watch.Working in the factory—and living with two policemen who are working the ruse as well—will st...

In 1911, women workers battle for respect in offices, agencies, and factories-sometimes with lethal results.In 1911, Julia Nye works as a typist-and more-for the St. Louis Police Department. She is also lending her efforts and reputation to the local chapter of the Women's Trade Union League, which is fighting for better working conditions. When a member of the WTUL, one of Julia's new friends, is murdered, Julia expects to join the police in the investigation.But her boss ...

In 1911, the fastest trip from San Francisco to St. Louis takes four days-every one potentially deadly for two honeymooners.In April 1911, Julia Nye McConnell has enjoyed a delayed honeymoon with her husband, William, who is reporting on the rebuilding of San Francisco five years after the Great Earthquake. As they prepare for the return trip to St. Louis, William receives a death threat. The pair searches their pasts and William's immediate reporting for possible enemies. Back in ...

Heaven Will Protest the Working Girl is the third book in the Julia Nye historical mystery series.In 1910, sexual slavery traps immigrant women and country women new to the cities-and now women working in factories.In 1910, Julia Nye's job is supposed to be typing for the St. Louis Police Department. But when two factory workers die after being confined in brothels, the police realize that a slaver may have moved from Chicago to St. Louis to escape...

'Superlatives can't do this delightful novel justice. Simply put, it's the most charming, heartfelt, and funniest mystery I've ever read' Katy HaysMrs B, landlady of the Marigold Cottages, only rents to favoured tenants, and they're an eccentric (read: odd, slightly broken) bunch. There's anxious playwright Sophie, agoraphobe over-sharer Hamilton, single mum and sculptor Ocean, perfectionist Lily-Ann, and the ever-mysterious Nicholas. Life in the cottages is peacef...

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AN EXPLOSIVE ASSAULTWhen a firebomb attack at a Brighton travellers' site kills women and children, Chief Superintendent Jo Howe has strong reason to believe the new, far-right council leader is behind the murders.A CORRUPT LEADERHowe digs deeper into the case and uncovers a criminal ring of human trafficking and euthanasia leading to a devastating plot threatening thousands of lives and from which the murderous politician will walk...