Death of a Hoosier Schoolmaster (Margo Brown Mysteries Book 2)
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This one is full of academic connections. The protagonist of the Day series is Margo Brown, a modern day Indiana schoolteacher who manages to get involved in mysteries in the Midwest the way Jessica Fletcher does in Cabot Cove.
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This particular installment finds Margo researching the murder of Gus Steiner 55 years ago. Steiner was also a Hoosier teacher who wa Death of a Hoosier Schoolmaster by Marlis Day is one of those books that I picked up because of my affinity for academic mysteries.
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Steiner was also a Hoosier teacher who was once the owner of the Margo's property. The mystery comes to her attention when she discovers an old gun buried in her garden plot. She learns about Steiner--a man who was a stern disciplinarian and who no one in the community seemed to have mourned once he was dead. There was a brief trial that saw the man's sons accused and acquitted of the deed and no follow-up afterward to find the actual culprit. What begins as curiosity about the history behind her property soon turns into a full-fledged investigation, but Margo discovers that few people with memories long enough to reach back 55 years really want to talk about the incident.
The tidbits she gleans make her even more curious and the reluctance of the townspeople to dig up the past takes a darker turn. Somebody really doesn't want the truth to come out and may be willing to create mayhem to keep their family secrets buried in the past where they belong. The only murder is long in the past and while Margo does fall into a bit of danger, there really isn't a sense that her life is at risk.
The motive for the murder isn't too hard to guess, but there is a bit of a twist at the end to add interest. Not really a true whodunnit murder mystery, but a charming read and especially interesting for those, like me, who are from Southern Indiana.
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Being from Indiana, I had to read this book. Margo is enjoying her school off from school.
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When her husband finds an old crusty, rusty gun in the mud on their farm, she is drawn to find out about how it got there. She researches in the library and questions old timers in the small town about the murder that happened 50 years ago. In the end, she finds out how and why the person was murdered but was it worth her summer of researching? Feb 14, Beverly rated it it was amazing. Love Marlis--love her books!! Nanette rated it liked it Mar 29, Sheila rated it did not like it Jul 09, S rated it it was ok Feb 22, Michael rated it it was amazing May 29, Cherie rated it really liked it Feb 04, Jan rated it liked it Dec 29, H marked it as to-read May 07, Rose Beyke marked it as to-read Feb 25, Lisa marked it as to-read Jun 06, Eurocrime marked it as to-read Jun 09, Sarai Lillie marked it as to-read Jun 15, Sandra added it Feb 03, Kyla Ann added it Nov 06, They also know she's digging into the past, and not everyone is happy about it.
When I read the finished product, I have to admit they were right; the book is better than it was. Gus Steiner, a strict schoolmaster. Do you know where the story is going before you begin? By now she's discovered that Gus died of a gunshot wound, and after a brief investigation, his two sons were indicted for murder. Foster 9 Yamanekotei Apr 23, , 8: Enter your e-mail address required: Three battered and neglected elementary school kids meet in a supportive secret club; when a disturbed young man named Mason Xavier hears about their plight, he vows to avenge them as a way of coping with his own history of abuse in this bloody suspenser.
When Margo receives a message warning her to leave well enough alone, it only spurs her on to greater action. By now she's discovered that Gus died of a gunshot wound, and after a brief investigation, his two sons were indicted for murder. Neither Hugh nor Leroy was convicted, but according to the older residents of the town, everyone knew they were guilty. Everyone also knew that Gus Steiner, a stern schoolmaster and sheep farmer, was a wealthy but stingy old cuss who worked his sons unmercifully and was cruel to his family.
Tragedy stalked the family even before Gus' death.
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Steiner's wife left him, taking their year-old daughter with her. Hugh's daughter died young, as did his son, an alcoholic.
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Leroy's daughter left town soon after her grandfather's murder, as did the brothers' wives. Hugh and Leroy both died before their time, as did a deaf cousin who was suspected of having a hand in Gus' murder. When Margo learns that the cousin had a brother who served in WWI, and the gun she found dates from that time, she's sure she's discovered evidence that could reopen the case. But she's still being warned off by someone intent on stopping her investigation.
After leaving the classroom, some of your colleagues contine to fill their days with words.
A push into the river during a fireworks display on the Fourth of July leaves Margo not only wet and filthy, but also mad. She vows to learn the truth about Gus Steiner's death no matter what the cost.
Marlis Day gives us another delightful look into the workings of a small town in Death of a Hoosier Schoolmaster. Secrets abound in Calmuck, Indiana, and skeletons rattle in the most unlikely closets.