Joanne works as a typist for the local newspaper. Her husband and mother-in-law think it's shameful for a woman to be working, much less riding a bike and wearing pants. Joanne has to deal with the shame that her husband is abusive. Then things in town are totally shaken up when a young boy is found dead in the canal. Joanne's daughters were playmates of the boys' and they insist that he was taken by the "hoodie crow". Joanne's co-workers at the newspaper are determined to follow the first real newstory in ages and help find the killer.
I am not sure that this first novel by A.D. Scott was a great mystery but it sure was a fun setting for the book. The time is the 1950's in Scotland. People are still recovering from the war. Women's roles are still pretty traditional. The characters were very enjoyable. I am hoping that this will be the beginning of a new series.
Rating - A-
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