Arabella Stewart Historical Mysteries Books 1-4

A Precarious Homecoming (Book 1) What happens when an Army Corps Signal Corps operator returns home from the Great War determined to save her family resort and get her life back to normal? She finds the body of a neighbor and becomes involved in the murder investigation, much to the dismay of the town constable, her childhood friend and girlhood crush. But Jax Hasting's job is on the line, so he needs all the help he can get. As Bella and Jax probe the case, they navigate precarious circumstances. A Lingering Shadow (Book 2) Several months after returning from serving in France during the Great War, Arabella Stewart remains set on saving her family's resort. The first day of summer season day begins with excitement and hope but ends with a murdered guest. Bella soon finds herself immersed in the case. But lingering shadows fall on her, on Constable Jax Hastings, on the victim, and on the suspects. A Lethal Arrogance (Book 3) In the wake of the Great War, Arabella Stewart's goal, saving her family's resort, seems within reach as the summer season progresses. Problems arise when a guest—an arrogant cad—clashes with several people before turning up dead. Bella once again helps Constable Jax Hastings investigate. As they pursue answers, Bella and Jax find several suspects who wanted to make the victim suffer for his lethal arrogance, but they also find themselves still at odds over the past. A Baffling Absence (Book 4) What happens when a teacher from a nearby girls' boarding school does not return from vacation? Arabella Stewart is asked to substitute, but she finds the position involves more than lesson planning. Her sleuthing skills are also needed, so Bella and her friend Ida Byington, a faculty member, start investigating. Soon, Constable Jax Hastings is also on the case, and the trio work against time to solve more than one baffling absence.