Saddled with Death - (Emma Berry Mysteries) by Irene Sauman (Paperback)

About the Book

Emma can't refuse the plea of a dying friend fearing for the fate of her family so she reluctantly agrees to investigate the death in their stable. But can she negotiate the family's secrets and lies before she becomes another victim?

Book Synopsis

It's 1873 on the Murray River and while Emma is well aware that death is just part of life's process, helping her friend nurse her terminally ill mother on their neighbouring sheep station wasn't supposed to be accompanied by murder.

But was it such a surprise? The tension among extended family members should have been a warning, and despite their desire to blame horse thieves for the death they're the ones with the motives.

So when Margaret Macdonald fears her husband is the killer and begs Emma to investigate, how can she possibly refuse the dying woman? After all, she's known the Macdonalds for most of her twenty-five years and granting Margaret a last wish is the least she can do to put her mind at ease as to the fate of her family.

But can she reveal the secrets lurking amidst the lies and clear George Macdonald of the murder?

Emma's questions soon have her stepping on toes. Is she about to lose her lifelong friends as well as fail in her mission? But when her probing forces a deadly reaction she realises none of it will matter if she becomes another victim

Review Quotes

An enjoyable read that kept me intrigued and wanting to know more about the lives of those in this novel. I am looking forward to reading the books that come after and once again being transported back in time to the romance, mystery and intrigue of the people and places who once lived on the banks of the Murray River. Goodreads review 18 March 2017

Thoroughly enjoyable. A glimpse of Australia in bygone times. A lovely mystery thrown in to complete the story. The author pulls you right in and keeps you there! Amazon review 24 May 2017

I do like Irene Sauman's writing style. I highly recommend reading her other two books, "A Gem of a Problem" and "A Body in the Woodpile." And, if there is a fourth in the series, I will look forward to reading it also. Amazon review 31 March 2018