An interesting tale about a scandalous affair and murder which takes place in place of residence, Indiana. It is an intersting tale as one does not read about such adulterous relationships from this era. The people and their families are brought to life through great research and good storytelling. Written in the style of In Cold Blood, true crime written in fiction genre, this tale will hold your attention through the verdict at the end of the book. It is also interesting because of the time period in which it took place. You get a good feeling for the socail atmoshpere of the time, the landscape and climate of Indiana, and a look at the inner workings of the judical system of that era. ( )