Newly elected sheriff Lily Ross already has her hands full as a single mom, but when an old woman falls (or was pushed) onto a train in a remote part of Lily's jurisdiction, Lily suddenly finds herself tracking down the woman's identity, and getting swept up into a war against the racist women of her small community. Set in 1926, this historical mystery offers a peek at the racial and political climate of southeastern Ohio, including the Women's KKK, unionization and integration efforts at the coal mines, and the changing role of women during those years between WWI and the Great Depression. It's a fascinating story, with solid characters and a wonderfully twisty mystery. Yes, it's a sequel to Montgomery's The Widows, but you don't need to read that one to enjoy this one.
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