A Simple Murder by Eleanor Kuhns

Set in the post-Revolutionary War era, this historical mystery follows itinerant weaver Will Rees as he returns to his Shaker community in Maine to find it in turmoil. A young woman has been brutally murdered, and suspicion falls on the Shaker sect, known for their peaceful ways. Rees, with his keen sense of justice and sharp investigative skills, is drawn into the heart of the community's secrets and tensions. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit, hidden motives, and personal vendettas, all while grappling with his own past and the challenges of a changing world.

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