While renovating
the First Presbyterian Church, a time capsule is found. Olivia
Limoges just happens to be present to witness the box being
opened. Left alone, Olivia peeks inside and ends up taking
photos of the inventory list. Also inside, is a copper box
about the size of a shoe box. Bellamy Drummond, president
of the historical society, has the time capsule wrapped up
until they can have an official unveiling. Bellamy will also
put all the items on display at the annual Secret Garden Party
– to help raise more money for the historical society.
The next day, Olivia and Sawyer spent the
day at the beach with her niece and nephew. Olivia and Caitlyn
go looking for shells. It’s hard to find perfect shells
for Caitlyn to use on the frame she’s making. Stopping
by the pier to have a snack, they do find a woman sleeping
under the pier. Olivia thinks she might be drunk. Caitlyn
worries that the woman is sick. Olivia sends Caitlyn to get
Sawyer. Instead of waiting, Olivia investigates – the
woman is neither drunk nor sick – she is dead. Olivia
will be kept occupied investigating this death as well as
coming to terms with the return of her biological father.
Things to ponder: What was written in the
letter, found in the time capsule that upset Pastor Jeffries?
Will Olivia ever tell Sawyer her secret? Who took the copper
box that Olivia saw in the time capsule? Is Hunter Drummond
a drug dealer?
This charming series gets better with each book. The protagonist
appears to be this tough unmoving person, but she’s
the first one to help if anyone is in trouble. I love the
other characters that pop up in the series – especially
the quirky ones. The story pulled me right in and I was glued
to the pages. I had to find out whodunit. The author does
not disappoint. The book is well-plotted and will keep cozy
mystery readers guessing. So, if you like your mystery with
a touch of the past, then you should be reading Lethal
Letters.
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