Death in the Details by Katie Tietjen

In the years after World War II, widow Maple Bishop lives in Elderberry, Vermont, mourning the deaths of her husband and brother and wondering how she is going to earn enough money to keep her home. A trained lawyer, Maple also makes dollhouses and all the accessories to go with them. Soon, Maple has set up shop in the local hardware store and is taking orders, but discovering the body of Elijah Wallace in his barn could derail her plans. The sheriff considers Maple a busybody and tells her to keep her opinions to herself about Wallace's murder. Yet Maple, with the help of young police officer, Kenny, just might solve the case herself. Death in the Details is a great start to a new mystery series, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear, Susan Elia MacNeal, and Allison Montclair.