Spunky Hetty Henry, a feminist years ahead of her time, is a resourceful heroine, twice widowed at 25, and not opposed to keeping an eye out for another husband. But first, she wants to find out who's murdering the ministers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and relieve her cousin Cotton Mather's fears that he may be the next victim.Kemp offers a wealth of historical detail and paints a rich picture of Colonial New England but keeps her touch light and her characters appealing. She blends murder, religion and mysticism, stirs in a few hexes and spells and adds enough romance to keep readers engrossed.I recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a colorful whodunit and, as a former high school librarian, to other librarians looking for accurate and entertaining reading for adults and l0-12th grade American History students.