The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron

A girl protagonist, Katharine, finds out that her uncle, Mr. Tulman, is taking the family fortune.  This is the type of book where the hero uncovers clues about the enemy, turning the plot into a mystery adventure. How does Katharine have her uncle sent to an asylum when he is a genius who created so many inventions in England?  One invention was a mechanical fish called “Fish Joy.”
Katharine has three paths to choose from: she could live a good life in no harm’s way or she could protect her community. The third path comes when she falls in love with Mr. Tulman’s apprentice.
Where did Mr. Tulman put the family treasures?  Katharine predicts it’s somewhere in his mansion estate.  My favorite character was Mrs. Jeffries who is one of the evil maids in England that just wants to crush the royal family.  I give the book 5/5 stars; absolute perfection in a mystery adventure, though I didn’t like the romance.  I wouldn’t recommend it to friends because of the love story.

Submitted by M.K.