A Precarious Homecoming: An Arabella Stewart Historical Mystery Book 1

Name: A Precarious Homecoming: An Arabella Stewart Historical Mystery Book 1
Rating: 4.696969509124756 (66 reviews)

D.S. Lang

Feb 2022 · Arabella Stewart Historical Mysteries Book 1 · D.S. Lang

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What happens when a U.S. Army Signal Corps operator returns from serving in France during the Great War? She not only finds her hometown and family resort struggling, she comes across the dead body of a neighbor. Since the murder is the most serious in a string of crimes plaguing the area, she is eager to solve the crime. Convincing Constable Jackson Hastings to let her help proves to be difficult. Jax—her childhood buddy, her girlhood crush, and her brother’s best friend—harbors conflicting feelings about Bella's participation. With his own job on the line, he finds himself relying on her in more than one way.

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66 reviews

Keeley Swan

March 6, 2026

A bit repetitive. Talks a lot about their times during the war but could do with some actual details on it, what they experienced. Jax's feelings about Matt was frustrating; it being dragged out and mentioned often but being kept clearly for another story. Bella was a bit frustrating, getting annoyed at every perceived slight from Jax. When he was clearly trying to protect her.

Tammy

May 16, 2025

This book brought to my attention how the soldiers from the First World War struggled when they came home.

Fiona Scott

April 14, 2023

a good story the characters were believable and the story line kept you turning pages

About the author

D.S. Lang, a native Ohioan, has been making up stories since she was a little girl, and she still is! Along the way, she studied English and social studies as an undergrad. After graduate school, she went on to teach government and American history in high school. She also taught English at the junior high, high school, and college levels. In addition, she has worked as a program coordinator, golf shop manager, and online tutor.

Now, she spends much of her time reading, researching, and writing. Most recently, she has delved into the Great War era and the years immediately after it. Her Arabella Stewart Historical Mystery Series was inspired by her Great Uncle Brice who served in the American Expeditionary Force during World War One, and by her love of historical mysteries. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, including her dog Izzy.

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