Almost like time-travel...I can't actually be there (1940's), but get to experience the accepted conventions of the time while taking a murder mystery ride. The intriguing mystery with a touch of the supernatural, as well as twists, is not to be missed. I enjoyed the cleverness and the dry humor of Elizabeth Daly. Her detective Gamadge and perfect 1940's little wife, Clara, slowly reel out this murder mystery amidst an old fashioned cottage that is quaintly without electricity, rumors of a vengeful haunting, domestic help who know their place yet are like family, and all manner of out of date/old fashioned language and actions. Lots of fun!