"Weeping On Wednesday"

Ann Purser's "Weeping On Wednesday" is her third book in the Lois Meade mystery series.  Lois is looking for new staff for her cleaning business, New Brooms, and against the advice of some of her friends and family, she takes on Enid Abraham.  Enid lives in Cathanger Mill, a creepy old mill no longer being used that is just outside the village of Long Farnden.  Enid's mother is a recluse keeping to her room leaving Enid to cook and clean for the family which also consists of her father and twin brother.  Although Lois doesn't like to listen to rumors, she has not heard good things about Enid's brother, Edward, and Enid's unwillingness to have anyone come to her home also concerns Lois.  However, Enid turns out to be a good worker and an asset to Lois' youngest son who wants to learn to play the piano since it turns out Enid can give him lessons.

All is moving along until Edward goes missing and Detective Inspector Hunter Cowgill once again turns to Lois for help.  However, Derek (Lois husband) has asked her not to do any more sleuthing so she ends up sneaking around to meet Cowgill and risks her marriage in the process.

When Edward takes Enid away against her will, Lois cannot help being involved because now Enid is an employee and has become family to her.  Will she be able to find her safely without putting her own family at risk again? 

This was another quick read -- started it one night and finished it the next afternoon.  It's light fare but fun!   pazt