The year is 1902 and the place is South Bend, Indiana. Hilda works as a maid one of the most prestigious mansions in the city, for the Studebakers. As a Swedish immigrant, she is lucky to have such a good job, even though she must work long, hard hours. She keeps company with Patrick, a fireman she is fond of. But even as they are become even closer, they realize that a major obstacle in a lasting relationship is their difference in nationality was well as religion. Hilda is a Swedish Lutheran and Patrick, an Irish Catholic, and their families are against their growing friendship, lest it develop into something more. But when Patrick’s uncle disappears and is a suspect in a murder, Patrick’s aunt wants Hilda to investigate the situation. This third installment in this delightful series continues the story Hilda and her family, working class immigrants in the early twentieth century. Author Jeanne M. Dams has done an excellent job of recreating that time period, with the struggles and prejudices encountered by people new to this country. Be sure to start with the first books in the series – you don’t want to miss the growth and development of the characters as the series progresses. ( )