Year of Release 2022

This is the first book in the Oak Park Village Mystery series. Set in 1925, it introduces Elizabeth Fairchild, a spirited sleuth living in Oak Park, Illinois. After the murder of her friend, Mr. Anthony, an antiques dealer, Elizabeth embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. The story weaves together themes of loss, resilience, and the encroaching influence of gangsters from nearby Chicago.