The Tale of Halcyon Crane by Wendy Webb

Set on a remote island in the middle of the Great Lakes, The Tale of Halcyon Crane is an entertaining mix of Gothic mystery, ghost story and family saga. Hallie James has grown up thinking her mother died in a fire when Hallie was a little girl. Now with the receipt of a letter, she learns that her mother has just died and left her a century old house on Grand Manitou Island. She also learns that her loving father actually faked his death and hers to get her off the island, away from her mother and away from the strange happenings on the island. This is Webb’s first novel and discussion questions are available for reading groups.

Allison

A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

The fourth book in this series takes our heroine, Adelia, back to her native Sicily. After seven years of doing the bidding of King Henry II of England, Adelia sees a means of escape. But the King has made sure she has a reason to return. As the title suggests, the trip is fraught with intrigue and death as Adelia and her protectors match wits with an old enemy.

Gail