Mysteries and history, what more could one ask for? The Home Front History Series is set in London during WW1. Crime, particularly murder, continued even while men were being shipped out to fight. Inspector Marmion and Sergeant Keedy are called in to investigate the murder of a conscientious objector. It is 1916 and Britain has begun conscription. There is not much sympathy for the men who don’t want to fight because of belief or conscience. This sentiment complicates the investigation as do the secret attractions between some couples who need to keep their affairs secret.

This was a promising first dip into a new series. The ongoing characters are interesting and it will be interesting to see how they develop as their story continues. ( )