Plain Confession

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MILLER, EMMA
PLAIN CONFESSION

When Rachel Mast returned to Stone Mill, Pennsylvania, she unwittingly became a bridge between the closed Amish community and the Englisch police. Now, as she prepares for her wedding, she's drawn into an investigation that could end in a different ceremony -- her funeral...

Rachel didn't know David Fisher well, but it still comes as a shock when her fiance, a state trooper, tells her that the young Amish man's death may not have been a hunting accident. The police believe he was murdered and they need Rachel's help telling the family. But when she does, they don't seem upset or even surprised. Even more unsettling, Daniel's brother-in-law confesses -- while his mother begs Rachel to prove his innocence. But why would he give a false confession? Who is he trying to protect?

As Rachel's search for answers overshadows her wedding plans, rumors swirl that she might not show up at the altar -- and that Daniel wasn't as upstanding as he seemed. While the list of people who wanted him dead grows, Rachel is caught in the killer's crosshairs, and if she's not careful, it may be more than her feet that turn cold...

My Review:

This is the fifth book in Miller's Amish Mystery series but it can be read as a standalone. The only spoiler isn't really one -- the romantic development that cozy mysteries build up through a number of books. In Plain Confession, Rachel is just weeks away from marrying Evan so there's the bonus of a sweet romantic thread in the middle of  the mystery.

If you're not familiar with the series, Rachel was raised Amish but 'jumped the fence' and has spent her adult years in the Englisch world. She returned to her hometown to open a bed-and-breakfast and try to mend her relationship with her Amish family which leaves Rachel caught between two worlds. This series explores the complexities of family and how to honor father and mother while still remaining true to yourself. That's what drew me to these Amish mysteries in the first place and it keeps me coming back for more. Such a fascinating twist for a cozy!

In the midst of struggling to complete wedding preparations, Rachel finds herself once again enmeshed in another tragic murder. Acting as a buffer between the Amish and the police, she's compelled to do her own sleuthing -- despite the disapproval of her fiance and the new (and abrasive) police detective. But the victim is Amish and Rachel seems to be the only one coming up with answers. Maybe that's because she knows what questions to ask -- or, more importantly -- how to ask them.

The clever mystery taxed my armchair sleuthing skills, but I might have been a bit distracted by the wedding angst so I'm not being too hard on myself. :-) Another winning addition to the Amish Mystery series.

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